Quentin Richard Risk Management, Crisis Preparedness & Resilience Specialist

Quentin Richard Risk Management, Crisis Preparedness & Resilience Specialist

Quentin Richard is a risk management, crisis preparedness and resilience specialist with over 15 years of experience in public safety, industrial risk management, fire safety engineering and emergency response.

Based in Luxembourg, he works as a Risk Management Engineer, advising public- and private-sector organisations on risk assessment, emergency planning, crisis preparedness and organisational resilience.

Combining strategic risk management with operational experience, he supports public authorities in developing Local Resilience Plans, strengthening territorial preparedness and community resilience.

His background includes fire safety inspections, technical audits, occupational risk prevention, emergency response and specialist training. His experience as a volunteer firefighter, including operational leadership and hazardous materials response, provides a practical foundation for his consultancy work.

Quentin holds an MSc in Fire Safety Engineering from Ulster University, an ISO 31000 Senior Lead Risk Manager qualification, and has completed Resiliency’s National Programme in Crisis Management, Leadership and Communication.

He is a certified instructor in first aid, emergency care and tactical casualty care, holding qualifications from several organisations, including the ERC, CGDIS, ACS, Stop the Bleed Coalition and C-TECC.

Alongside his consultancy work, he contributes to business development, service innovation, project coordination and the mentoring of junior professionals. He leads the technical development of BELISAMA, an innovative fire-retardant and fire-suppression agent.

Committed to citizen preparedness and community resilience, Quentin volunteers as a local resilience advisor and scout leader, supporting community preparedness initiatives and helping young people develop self-reliance, teamwork, resilience and practical outdoor skills.

His approach combines technical expertise, operational experience and community engagement to strengthen preparedness and response capabilities.