Sir David Howard, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir David Howarth Seymour Howard, born in 1945, is an English businessman and a public servant who has held important roles in the City of London. He also inherited a special title called a "baronet."
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Early Life and Education
David Howard was born on December 29, 1945. His father was Sir Hamilton Edward de Coucey Howard, and his mother was Elizabeth Howarth Ludlow. His grandfather was Sir Seymour Howard.
He went to a boarding school called Radley College in Oxfordshire. After that, he studied at Worcester College, Oxford, where he earned a Master of Arts degree.
Career Highlights
Business World
Sir David started working at a company called Charles Stanley Group in 1967. This company helps people manage their investments. He quickly moved up in the company:
- In 1971, he became a Managing Partner.
- In 1988, he was made Managing Director.
- In 1999, he became the Chairman of the company.
He stepped down from his role as the group chief executive in 2014.
He also served on the boards of important groups that oversee financial professionals, like the Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers (APCIMS) and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.
Public Service and Honors
Sir David has given a lot of his time to public service, especially in the City of London, which is the historic heart of London and a major financial center.
- In 1986, he became an Alderman of the City of London. Aldermen are like senior council members who help govern the city.
- In 1997, he served as Sheriff of the City of London. This is an old and important ceremonial role.
- From 2000 to 2001, he held the very important position of Lord Mayor of London. The Lord Mayor is the leader of the City of London Corporation and represents the city around the world.
He also held leadership roles in other organizations, such as the Worshipful Company of Gardeners in 1990, which is one of London's historic trade guilds. He was also on the Board of Trustees for the London Gardens Society.
In 2001, he became the 3rd Howard baronet of Great Rissington. A baronet is a hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down in a family, and it's a bit like a knight, but the title is inherited.
Sir David has also received special honors:
- In 2000, he became a Knight in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, which is a royal order of chivalry.
- In 2001, he received the Grand Cordon of the Order of Independence of Jordan, which is a high honor from the country of Jordan.
Personal Life
Sir David married Valerie Picton Crosse on June 6, 1968. They have four children: Caroline (born 1970), Robert (born 1971), Victoria (born 1975), and James (born 1979).
He used to live in Monkwell Square in London. He is also a churchwarden at St Michael's, Cornhill, a historic church in the City of London.
