Alexander Walsh
Chief Executive Officer @Howells
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Howells
Transforming a 35-year equity services and share plans business managing £3bn in assets and serving plan participants across FTSE 100/250 clients. Reversed six-figure losses to six-figure profits while establishing market-leading positions in sustainability and workplace culture.Spearheading complete business transformation including rebrand, cloud migration, and shift to remote-first operations. Developing long-term partnerships with major UK brands, simplifying complex executive compensation, share plans, and MAR compliance at scale.Key achievements- Reversed six-figure losses to six-figure profitability within three years- Achieved Carbon Neutral status (Year 2) and Net Zero operations- Shortlisted for Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Award - Business Transformation of the Year (2022)- Named \"Future of Work Pioneer\" by Flexa (2024)- Winner:\"ESG Champion,\" Governance HOT 10•••25)- Leading industry in progressive workplace practices with Flexa accreditation- Regular speaker at industry events on governance, ESG, and equity compensation.Working alongside MD and Head of Technical to deliver innovative systems and market-leading technical expertise to some of the UK\'s largest companies.
EDUCATION
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Classics
SKILLS
ABOUT ALEXANDER WALSH
Alex leads with the approach learned through military service: clear objectives, thoughtful execution, and a focus on people and culture. Moreover, it gets results.A CEO with a track record in turnaround leadership and operational transformation. He\'s proved that looking after people and taking environmental responsibility aren\'t obstacles to commercial success - they\'re key to it. Whether speaking at industry events on governance and ESG, or driving business transformation, he cuts through complexity to deliver results.A diversity champion who believes businesses should be forces for good - backed by commercial performance. He builds teams that trust each other and deliver.In 2019/20, Alex became the first Black Briton to row across the Atlantic Ocean, raising over £100k for veterans\' charities. He continues to lead charitable initiatives with his team.
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