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Richard Vaughan is currently Divisional President of Commercial Operations Worldwide for Emirates Airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Background
Richard Vaughan has been in the Civil Aviation business since 1961 when he first joined BOAC which later became British Airways. He held various positions starting with revenue accounts moving into airport operations and passenger sales.

From 1974-1980 Richard Vaughan joined Gulf Air in Bahrain to start up Staff Travel. One of his highlights was in 1975 being on board the Concorde for hot weather trials before it was put into service.

In 1981 Richard Vaughan immigrated to Perth, Western Australia where he commenced his own business of GSA (General Sales Agent) Company World Aviation Systems and added Concorde International Travel (Consolidator, Corporate and Retail Travel) in 1984. The company was sold in 1987 to a joint venture involving British Airways who owned 50%. Richard Vaughan was then appointed General Manager of Concorde Group of Companies in Western Australia, where he managed the group's various business units, including Concorde International and World Aviation.

In his 17 years at the helm, Richard Vaughan successfully steered the company to become the leading Consolidator and GSA in Western Australia.

Bringing with him over 42 years experience, Richard Vaughan joined Emirates Airline in February 2004, as Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, East Asia and Australasia. He was responsible for all Emirates' operations in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and various offline offices within the region. In April 2009 he was promoted to Divisional President of all Commercial Operations Worldwide.

Personal
Richard Vaughan was born 22nd May 1945 in Tonrefail, South Wales to Gwilym and Megan (nee Richards). Gwilym was an Aircraft Engineer with BOAC working on many aircraft including the Stratocruiser, and Megan was a Tailor. His elder brother Hedley also worked for BOAC in the IT department. Given his family connection with BOAC he was destined to end up in aviation.

At the age of 10, due to his father's work the family moved from South Wales to London where he developed his love for tennis. Richard Vaughan was educated at Isleworth Grammar School.

Richard Vaughan played cricket, football (player and coach), rugby and competitively played tennis for 40 years. Through his enthusiasm he demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of all sports.

On his arrival to Perth, Western Australia he joined the Nedlands Rugby Club where he developed a passion for the game they play in heaven. For 21 years (1983-2004) he held the position of Patron (nicknamed "Le Patron") sourcing sponsorship funds, player recruitment, increasing membership, employer of many players and supporters, creating "Neds News" and the infamous "Ned Red". He received the clubs two highest honours Life Membership and the Tony Danilenko Award for best overall club person. As an Ambassador for the Nedlands Rugby Club he was known as "Mr Nedlands"

He is married to the love of his life Lisa. Has two children by his previous marriage, Bryn (1981) and Cari (1983)