Richard Phillips

Richard Gerald Phillips turned to a full-time writing in 2020 following a distinguished 52-year career in various capacities of law enforcement and international corporate security. Though born in Devon, England, he spent the majority of his life in South Africa, a landscape that deeply informs his work.

Known for his exceptional energy and an unwavering passion for every venture he undertakes, Richard spent the final three decades of his corporate career specializing in high-risk logistics and security management within the cash industry. In 2006, he co-founded a pioneering automated retail cash management service, serving as Joint Chief Executive Officer and spearheading its evolution into a highly successful, market-leading financial technology business before retiring in 2020.

An ardent adventurer, Richard spent decades exploring the vast expanses of Southern Africa; from the Cunene River to Cape Agulhas, and the Fish River Canyon to Mozambique, alongside his late soulmate and beloved wife, "Ann of Africa." Throughout their travels, he captured their fascinating encounters on his website, Tales of the Bushman.

A respected industry voice, Richard has written extensively on security, risk management, and wildlife encounters. Since retiring, he has turned his broad real-world experience to fiction and satirical commentary. He is the author of two organised-crime thrillers, Illegal Tender, and its sequel, The Architecture of Theft, as well as a lively collection of humorous anecdotes and bush adventures under the title, Tails from the Bushveld, and a real-life post war drama entitled Contours of an ordinary life.

His works are available globally in digital, print, and audiobook formats on major platforms, including Amazon, Ingram Sparks, Takealot, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones and many more.