Chairman & CEO
Briton Ventures Ltd. is a British-based company and was launched by Richard in 2006. He's already assembled a highly qualified, multi-award-winning Teams with the intent of creating an abundance of sustainable jobs in the UK & USA.
Richard is an Entrepreneur who was born in the United Kingdom, yet began his career making Feature films in Southern Africa. After completing film school, he Directed several 16mm Documentaries and Promotional Videos independently and in association with the South African Broadcasting Company. He then commenced working on Feature Films and worked consecutively on many larger budget Movies and major Television Series as First Assistant Director & Second Unit Director.
Briton Productions Ltd. was able to Develop, Produce & Direct several independent projects. As a Writer, Richard wrote over two dozen original film projects that are planned for production. All rights to these projects are currently owned by Briton Ventures Ltd.
The Galactican (Media) Ltd. is a special purpose vehicle for a major $250 Million film & television franchise to be produced exclusively in the UK.
Briton Gold (SA) is a company Richard created in 2007 that is dedicated to purchasing and selling Gold, Silver & Diamonds and precious stones in all forms, from established African Suppliers for resale to Buyers in Europe, the USA, and the Middle East. (britongold.com)
Briton Ventures (Maldives) Pty Ltd. is developing The Monaco of the Maldives, a major Maldives development incorporating eco-tech innovation for luxury in the Indian Ocean.
Briton Property Ltd. is a company dedicated to the acquisition and development of Property & Land in the UK and abroad.
Briton Air Ltd. is a company dedicated to private travel and all things related to aviation.
Briton Travel is a travel agency providing Business & First-Class travel for all Executives within the various organisations.
Robert Lauder Properties (RLP) Ltd. is a finance company with a 100-year track record.
Briton Media Ltd. is a company dedicated to all things related to marketing for all the companies and their projects, along with all internet-related activities.
World of Movies Ltd is a major theme park development in the UK (womthemepark.com)
The BV Fund, is a $440 Million equity fund specialising in co-financing Movies with major films
He was also the Founder of E-Cars (Corp.) an Anglo-American eco-initiative to modify existing petrol or diesel vehicles to become more efficient by converting to hybrid or full electric conversion. We are also investigating the use of Thorium as a means to power engines in the future. The enterprise is a job creation initiative in the UK & USA, with the support of European Investment Funds. (e-carseurope.co.uk)
Further companies & projects include: Purchasing Studios in the UK, and talks are currently taking place with Venture Capital companies to invest in the endeavour.
HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) is a Non-profit organisation dedicated to educating underprivileged Children and Families and supporting Animal conservation. "War on Extreme Poverty" is an initiative to collaborate with Entrepreneurs around the world to help eradicate extreme poverty. "One World" is a fundraising initiative to raise funds around the world for AIDS Widows & Orphans all over the world, commencing in Southern Africa. "Five Alive" is a fundraising event dedicated to animal welfare and conservation around the world and supporting many major wildlife charities. (hopefund.uk)
Richard's recreational activities include: Flying, Skydiving, Scuba Diving, Motor Racing, Golf, Tennis, Kick-Boxing, Football (Manchester United), Rugby, Photography, Polo, Yoga, Global Cultures, Space Exploration, Psychology & Philosophy, and Travelling.