UPP, UK. Richard Bienfait has been appointed CFO of UPP Group Limited, the leading provider of on campus student accommodation infrastructure and support services in the UK. Richard was previously CEO of Affinity Water Limited, the largest water only supplier in the UK. Prior to this, Richard worked for 13 years at Veolia Water UK Limited, part of Veolia Environnement SA, the global leader in optimised resource management. Richard is an economics graduate from the University of Exeter, a Chartered Accountant and an associate member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers. “I am looking forward to working closely with the teams at UPP, helping to deliver on its strategic plan and creating value for all our stakeholders,” Richard said.