Having a tutor you can trust, who is approachable and genuinely invested in your success, is one of the most important factors students consider when choosing where to study governance. At KCB, we are proud of our tutors and the consistently high‑quality learning experience they deliver across all our programmes.
MSc Governance (Financial Analysis & Decision Making) and Qualifying Programme (Interpreting Financial & Accounting Information) Tutor, Richard Whitmill, is one of KCB’s most respected tutors and in-demand tutors. He is widely recognised for his clear, comprehensive teaching style, his ability to simplify complex financial concepts, and the confidence he instils in students preparing for CGIUKI Qualifying Programme Finance module.
Richard is a Chartered Company Secretary and Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, bringing over 15 years of hands‑on experience within the voluntary and not‑for‑profit sector. His career spans roles as a trustee, volunteer and employee, giving him a deep, practical understanding of governance, financial oversight and organisational accountability, insights he brings directly into the classroom.
With a strong academic track record, Richard completed the CGI Qualifying Programme between 2022 and 2025, earning the John Phillips Memorial Prize (2024/25) for highest overall performance after achieving six distinctions. He also received the AW Goodbody Award for his Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information paper, scoring an exceptional 95%.
Richard Whitmill receiving the John Phillips Memorial Prize 2024/25 from Linda Ford, CEO of Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland and Shirley Creed, Master Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Photo courtesy of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Today, Richard teaches on both the Qualifying Programme and MSc Governance programmes, supporting students at every stage, from building foundational financial literacy to developing advanced analytical and decision‑making skills. His sessions are known for being engaging, practical and rooted in real‑world governance challenges, making him a standout tutor for students seeking confidence, clarity and exam success.
Read some of Richard’s tutor feedback
Richard has been utterly brilliant. He has made a confusing and daunting subject easy to understand and I feel confident in my learning.
Richard is a natural. So down to earth and personable… Richard is so knowledgeable on this module, and the variety and interaction during the sessions always kept the momentum.
Our tutor is extremely approachable and very patient. He is always happy to answer questions and responds quickly to written communications.
Richard has been fantastic and has brought the textbook to life with his real life examples – it’s refreshing to have someone who is not just reading from the prepared slides.
At last a tutor that can keep me engaged. Richard is amazing!
Want to be taught by Richard?
If you are about to undertake the Qualifying Programme Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information Module, you can pick Richard as your Tutor, in either the Weekly classes, or as your Tutor for Flexible+ and Flexible.
Richard is also teaching on our MSc Governance. Applications are now open for our October 2026 cohort. Learn more here.