About Billy

Dynamic Climate-Tech Executive & Quantitative Modeler

A pioneering technology executive and scientist with an Oxford Master's in Biochemistry and over four years of experience building sophisticated models at the intersection of environmental science, technology, and economics.

London, UK
CEO of the Year 2024
Billy Richards - CEO and Founder of Changeblock

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Award Winner

CEO Carbon Credit Trading of the Year 2024

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Professional Profile

Proven expertise in architecting end-to-end environmental asset management systems, leading cross-functional teams, and translating complex model outputs into actionable, C-suite-level strategic insights.

Quantitative Modeling

Architected systems-dynamics ODE models to simulate CO₂ mitigation capacity, investment flows, and market prices for environmental asset valuation.

Capital Raising

Raised over $5 million CAD from a diverse global investor base across the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, and Africa.

Innovation Leadership

Developed market-leading environmental asset monitoring platforms using remote-sensing technology and AI testbeds.

Professional Journey

A track record of securing significant investment, driving product innovation, and shaping climate finance discourse on international stages.

CEO, CTO & Founder

Changeblock Ltd | London, UK

Quantitative Modeling: Architected Novák-inspired systems-dynamics ODE model for CO₂ mitigation capacity simulation and environmental asset valuation.

Remote Sensing Systems: Developed complex multi-data capture systems for environmental asset monitoring, incorporating satellite imagery, IoT sensors, and ground-truth verification protocols. Led international multi-party collaborations for cross-border environmental asset auditing and verification.

Systems Development: Designed comprehensive trading and verification system for environmental assets with KYC/AML protocols and multi-jurisdictional compliance frameworks.

Leadership: Built company from ground up, establishing target operating model and leading cross-functional teams across technology, product, legal, and sales.

Thought Leadership: Invited speaker at Innovation Zero London, COP27 Goals House Dubai, and Cardano Annual Summit.

Current Role
Consulting

Business Development & Technology Consultant

Farha Legal Ltd | London, UK

Advised on digital transformation of legal-tech products for ESG compliance, conducting econometric analysis of policy incentives and their impact on project IRRs.

Technical Consultant

Tracense | UK-Israel Collaboration

Advised on technical conversion of explosive-detection hardware into COVID-19 testing solutions during the pandemic.

Founder & CEO

genei | Oxford, UK

Led development of AI-driven research platform to summarize and analyze large-scale academic literature, securing rapid user adoption within academic and policy communities. Managed product roadmap, data science team, and go-to-market strategy.

Entrepreneurship
Corporate Experience

Business Technology Analyst

Accenture | London, UK

Supported enterprise-scale data modeling projects, applying time-series econometrics and Monte Carlo simulations to forecast financial metrics under regulatory change scenarios.

Master of Biochemistry (MBiochem)

University of Oxford | Oxford, UK

First Class Honours

Thesis: Non-linear ODE modeling of bistable biological switches

Awards: All Innovate Competition Winner (2020), Full Academic Scholarship, Titley & Moritz-Heyman Scholarships

Relevant Coursework: Computational Modelling, Advanced Statistics, Systems Dynamics

Education

Technical Skills & Expertise

Deep technical expertise spanning quantitative modeling, programming, and domain-specific knowledge in climate finance.

Modeling & Analytics

• Systems-Dynamics (ODEs)

• Macro-Econometric & Statistical Modeling

• Monte Carlo Simulation & Scenario Analysis

• Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs)

Programming & Data

• Python (SciPy, pandas, NumPy)

• R, MATLAB, Stata, SQL

• Git/GitHub, Docker, AWS (EC2, S3)

• Jupyter, Tableau, Power BI

Domain Knowledge

• Carbon Markets (EU ETS, Voluntary)

• Climate & Nature Risk Analytics

• Carbon Mitigation & Deployment Forecasting

• Environmental ROI, CCUS & DAC Cost Curves

Leadership & Strategy

• Cross-functional Team Leadership

• Product Strategy & Go-to-Market

• International Speaking & Thought Leadership

• Investor Relations & Capital Raising

Recognition & Awards

Recognized for excellence in climate finance innovation and leadership.

CEO of the Year 2024

Carbon Credit Trading

Recognized for pioneering work in environmental asset management and climate finance innovation.

All Innovate Competition Winner

University of Oxford, 2020

Awarded for innovative research in computational biochemistry and systems modeling.

Ready to Collaborate?

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities in climate finance, quantitative modeling, and sustainable technology innovation. Let's explore how we can work together to drive meaningful change.