Richard Darch
Founder
We are going to go through change at an unprecedented pace in healthcare over the coming years. New technologies, treatments and care models, alongside emerging approaches in the design and construction world, will mean we need to understand and navigate the combined impact for our clients and projects. We will do this to ensure that communities get access to the health infrastructure they deserve.
At Archus my role involves...
As Founder, I lead on strategic expansion of our business through investment and international growth, with a focus on new territories in Canada and Australia. I am fortunate to have a great team that makes this all the easier as we seek to become globally recognised experts in healthcare infrastructure.
I was drawn to healthcare by...
I have been in healthcare all my career initially in academia as a health economist. It is a fascinating industry where you can see tangible impact of your efforts on delivering better health for the communities we serve.
Memorable career moment?
As a founder of an earlier business, Infracare, I was very proud to see the first healthcare building we delivered finally open.
Why Archus?
For me it has been about creating a business that has the principles of inclusivity, ownership and a wider social purpose at its core. I am proud to say I think we have done that.
Most significant trend for healthcare in the future?
We have managed to tackle a health emergency and we are now going to have to move on and tackle an even more serious climate emergency. This will impact on absolutely everything in the planning, development, and delivery of healthcare.
