Interim Change Director

Richard McCart

Biography

Richard McCart was appointed Interim Change Director for the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) in April 2026. He is also the Head of Profession for Project Delivery and Change for APHA.

Richard is a qualified project and change practitioner, and has extensive experience of delivering digital, operational and policy. He has led change in APHA, Defra and the Health & Safety Executive.

Interim Change Director

Animal and Plant Health Agency