Richard Barker

An expert in financial reporting, Richard teaches on the MBA programme at Oxford Saïd, and is a tutor in management at Christ Church, University of Oxford. The recipient of university teaching prizes at both Oxford and Cambridge, he has served as MBA director at both institutions.

Richard’s research focuses on corporate reporting, with an emphasis on non-financial reporting, concerning long-term business sustainability and accountability. His paper on the future of corporate reporting standards was the subject of a key debate at the Oxford Union.

Richard has lent his expertise to many institutions, including the Corporate Reporting Council (setting UK accounting standards), the Financial Reporting Advisory Board (advising HM Treasury on government financial reporting), and the Expert Panel of Accounting for Sustainability. He was a judge for the Finance for the Future Awards, highlighting the essential role that the finance function plays in organisational decision-making for building sustainable business models.