Nigel Howell is a Chair and Non-Executive Director with a strong track record of helping boards, leadership teams and organisations navigate transformation, manage risk and deliver sustainable growth. His executive career included roles as both Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer of private equity-backed businesses operating across multiple sectors. That combination of commercial leadership and financial rigour gives him an unusually rounded perspective in the boardroom, with hands-on experience across strategy, customer service, organic growth, acquisitions, digital transformation and successful exits. Nigel has mentored several tech start-up businesses and brings a candid, constructive perspective to founders and teams, acting as a trusted sounding board and critical friend as they navigate complexity and drive performance.