Richard Shaw

Speaker biography

Richard Shaw

CEO, SAPCA

Richard joined SAPCA as CEO in June 2022 and has set out a challenging strategy for SAPCA in the next 12 months – focusing on ensuring the financial stability of the organisation, good value for members and ensuring SAPCA is fit for purpose in the future.

Richard’s background is in government contracting, especially in and around education services, where he was responsible for a national education and enrichment company and delivery of various government contracts.

Sessions

SAPCA Annual Conference & Awards Dinner 2026

09:30–10:0026 February 2026 Introduction and Welcome 12:30–13:0026 February 2026 Artificial turf: End-of-life panel discussion 15:30–15:5026 February 2026 Conference Close

National Play Conference 2026

16:15–16:309 October 2026 From conference to action: what happens next?