The current President of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Baron Howell held the role of Secretary of State for Transport during Thatcher’s reign but has more recently worked as the Minister of State in the Foreign Office. Also the former Director of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, David Howell is enjoyed an illustrious and diverse career which has allowed him to accumulate a plethora of knowledge, experience and expertise which in turn has led to him being a tremendous speaker.
The recipient of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure of Japan, Howell went from being elected as an MP in Guildford to becoming a Baron in the region showcasing his mammoth achievements in his career. Still a deputy leader in the House of Lords, this title alone showcases how highly thought of Baron Howell is to this day. Also the current Chair of the House of Lords International Relations Committee, a position he has held since May of 2016, unbeknown to many, the author of Freedom and Capital David Howell has also been sworn into the Privy Council.
Baron Howell of Guildford roles of importance and stature continued as he was chosen as the president of the Energy Industries Council and has also worked as the personal advisor to the Foreign Secretary on Energy and Resource Security. In the infancy of his career, David Howell was a journalist, lead writer and special correspondent for The Daily Telegraph and previously held the role as Director of the Conservative Political Centre for two years.
The decorated Conservative politician has a wealth of tales of anecdotes to share with guests which make him a fascinating and engaging speaker. Uniquely placed to discuss and compare political, economical and energy landscapes from a range of decades, Howell’s extensive career is guaranteed to allow him to distribute unprecedented insights and teachings in his work as a speaker. Not only will Howell discuss factors and considerations from his own career and work, David can also deliver compelling insight into the strengths and differences between the two prime ministers he worked under, David Cameron and the iconic Margaret Thatcher.
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