Overview

Howard’s background is in investment management where he was head of Global Equity Investments for J.P. Morgan Asset Management having worked in the industry for over 35 years. After retiring in 2017, Howard is now an independent Non Executive Director at a number of investment-related companies and is chair of the Governing Body at Reading Blue Coat. Howard attended his local state school in Hemel Hempstead and went on to study at Queens’ College, Cambridge where he obtained his BA and MA. At Cambridge, Howard played first team college football, was President of the University Sailing Association and gained a Full Blue. He enjoys travelling, playing golf, sailing and spending time in mountains (hiking up in summer, skiing down in winter). Howard and his wife Jane (former Head of Classics at Thomas’ Battersea) live in South Oxfordshire where they enjoy long walks, regular visits to London for both work and pleasure and life in the beautiful countryside.

Committee Membership

Trustee, Finance and General Purpose Committee, Safeguarding Committee

Areas of Expertise

Finance, Governance, Marketing and Communications