Associate Director Richard Batty joins our team in Washington D.C.

Steer is very pleased to welcome Richard Batty as Associate Director in the Washington D.C office. Richard has more than 30 years’ experience in strategy and organizational effectiveness for airports and other transportation organizations in North America, Europe and Asia.

Prior to Steer, Richard worked at consulting firms ICF and LeighFisher, advising on strategic planning and organizational reviews for U.S. airports and seaports including those in Los Angeles, Seattle, Houston, Boston, San Diego, San Jose and Hawaii.

Before 2012, Richard was based in London and worked in the U.K. rail industry for 10 years. He advised on Network Rail’s acquisition of Railtrack, then set up and led its internal consulting team, assisting senior management with a turnaround of business performance and organizational effectiveness.

At Steer, Richard will advise U.S. airports and other transportation clients on strategy, organizational development, and major investment decisions.

“Richard is a great addition to the Steer aviation team;  his insights, skills, capabilities and experience will be indispensable to the work that Steer’s clients and the markets are demanding. I look forward to working together to provide important and innovative solutions to our clients.” Steve Van Beek, Director at Steer.