Sir David Howard, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir David Howarth Seymour Howard, born in 1945, is an English gentleman. He has had a successful career as a businessman and has also served the public. He is well-known for being a Lord Mayor of London.
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Early Life and Education
Sir David Howard was born on December 29, 1945. His father was Sir Hamilton Edward de Coucey Howard, 2nd Baronet. His mother was Elizabeth Howarth Ludlow. His grandfather was Sir Seymour Howard, 1st Baronet.
He went to Radley College, which is a boarding school in Oxfordshire. After that, he studied at Worcester College, Oxford. There, he earned a Master of Arts degree.
Career Highlights
Business Leadership
Sir David started working at the Charles Stanley Group in 1967. This company helps people manage their investments. He quickly became a leader there.
- In 1971, he was named Managing Partner.
- In 1988, he became the Managing Director.
- By 1999, he was the Chairman of the company.
- He stepped down as the chief executive in 2014.
He also served on the boards of important groups. These included the Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers. He also worked with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. These organizations help set rules for people who manage money.
Public Service Roles
Sir David has held many important public roles in the City of London.
- In 1986, he became an Alderman of the City of London. This is like being a senior council member.
- He served as Sheriff of the City of London in 1997. This is an important ceremonial position.
- From 2000 to 2001, he was the Lord Mayor of London. This is the leader of the City of London's government.
- In 1990, he was the County Master of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners. This is a historic group for gardeners.
- He also helped the London Gardens Society as a trustee.
In 2001, he became the 3rd Howard baronet of Great Rissington. This is a special title passed down in families. He also became a Knight in the Venerable Order of Saint John in 2000. In 2001, he received a high honor from Jordan, called the Grand Cordon of the Order of Independence.
Personal Life
Sir David Howard married Valerie Picton Crosse on June 6, 1968. They have four children together. Their children are Caroline (born 1970), Robert (born 1971), Victoria (born 1975), and James (born 1979).
He used to live in Monkwell Square in London. He also serves as a churchwarden at St Michael's, Cornhill. This church is located in the City of London.
