Richard Evans

Sir Richard Harry Evans (also known as Dick Evans), (born 1942, Blackpool) is a British businessman who is chairman of the Kazakh state holding company Samruk-Kazyna. He was formerly chairman of the British arms manufacturer BAE Systems. and alleged secret payments totalling £80m in relation to aircraft deals with South Africa. He was interviewed at length by the SFO but was eventually released without charge and denied any wrongdoing. In 2004, he stepped down as chairman of BAE after admitting compliance failings under his leadership. However, he was retained as an adviser on Saudi Arabia until 2009, just weeks after BAE agreed a settlement with the SFO over the bribery allegations.

In October 2006, Evans was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of State Holding Company Samruk, Kazakhstan. In October 2008, Evans was elected to the Board of Directors of "Samruk-Kazyna" as an independent director. In January 2014, he was again elected as an Independent Director of the Board of Directors of "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC.

Other interests Evans has also been elected an Honorary Member of the NSPCC Council. During his chairmanship of BAE Systems, he was the most senior supporter of the BAE Systems Charity Challenge, a body which co-ordinates and supports charitable activities of its employees. He is married with three daughters and is a keen golfer and classic car enthusiast.