Richard Watt

Richard Watt is an accomplished communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as the APAC Head of Strategic Communications (Brand & Content) at BlackRock since October 2022, Richard has previously held significant roles at abrdn as the Offering & Shelf Management Lead for APAC, and at CLSA in production. Notably, Richard also worked at Fidelity International as the Head of Product Marketing and Communications for Asia Pacific, where a comprehensive product marketing strategy was developed for key markets including Hong Kong and Singapore. At BNP Paribas, Richard led the editorial and product development for Asian Equities Research, revolutionizing traditional research formats. Early career experiences include serving as a commissioning editor at the South China Morning Post, where original content across various topics was created. Richard possesses a Licence Type 1 and 4 from the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong and is an alumnus of Worth School.