{"id":2991,"date":"2024-09-14T15:45:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T06:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galahad.co.jp\/en\/?p=2991"},"modified":"2024-10-11T16:09:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T07:09:43","slug":"advisor-richardthornley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galahad.co.jp\/en\/advisor-richardthornley\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcement of Mr. Richard Thornley\u2019s Appointment as Advisor to Galahad Co., Ltd."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We are pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Thornley has been appointed as an advisor to Galahad Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Thornley brings with him over 40 years of global business experience across the automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries. Having enjoyed a strong and trusted relationship with Galahad for over a decade, Mr. Thornley shares a deep alignment with our mission and vision. We are confident that his extensive expertise will significantly contribute to our continued growth and success as we strive to deliver even greater value to our clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galahad provides a range of services across marketing research, consulting, and the import\/export of luxury vehicles. In marketing research, we support our clients through comprehensive mystery shopping, marketing audit, and UX testing, helping them enhance service quality and customer experience. Our consulting services span multiple industries, where we offer strategic insights and expertise to drive business improvements. In the luxury automotive sector, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to a global clientele through our import and export operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the addition of Mr. Thornley, we will further strengthen the \u201cWin-Win\u201d relationships we have cultivated with our clients and continue to enhance service quality and deliver even greater value. In addition, leveraging Mr. Thornley\u2019s extensive knowledge and experience, we will reinforce our management foundation and drive sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Message from Mr. Richard Thornley<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cAs a Brit who has had the privilege of interacting with Knights at Buckingham Palace and cycling with the Knights in White Lycra charity team, I am honoured to be asked by Galahad to help the company conquer new markets and win more jousts for its esteemed Customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have always been impressed by Galahad\u2019s passion, energy, and integrity, and I am eager to contribute my four decades of global business experience in the automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries to help the company grow and serve even more Customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Mr. Richard Thornley\u2019s appointment, Galahad is poised to move forward to new heights. We sincerely thank you for your continued support and look forward to your ongoing partnership in this exciting next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career\u00a0History<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sep. 1983\u3000 Joined Westland Helicopters Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec. 1997\u3000General Manager \u2013 Japan, AgustaWestland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 2003\u3000Regional Director \u2013 NE Asia (Japan, South Korea and Taiwan), AgustaWestland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 2004\u3000President, Rolls-Royce Japan and Regional Director, Rolls-Royce Korea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 2014\u3000Representative Managing Director \u2013 Japan, Bell Helicopter Co., Ltd. (resigned in Mar. 2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mar. 2018\u3000Chief Executive Officer, Thornley International (current)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun. 2019\u3000Member Of The Supervisory Board, International Security Industry Council of Japan (current)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun. 2022\u3000Board Director, Eisai Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep. 2024\u3000Advisor, Galahad Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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September 14th, 2024
Galahad Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Thornley has been appointed as an advisor to Galahad Co., Ltd. Mr. Thornley brings with him over 40 years of global business experience across the automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries. Having enjoyed a strong and trusted relationship with Galahad for over a decade, Mr. Thornley shares a deep alignment with our mission and vision. We are confident that his extensive expertise will significantly contribute to our continued growth and success as we strive to deliver even greater value to our clients. Galahad provides a range of services across marketing research, consulting, and the import\/export of luxury vehicles. In marketing research, we support…<\/p>\n

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