About David
David Shalders was appointed to the Howden Group Board on 15 October 2024 and subsequently established the Group Operating Committee, where he serves as chair.
David is an experienced COO, leading functions including operations and technology, with 35 years of managing and transforming COO teams in banking, capital markets and insurance. His global experience includes building and operating teams across Asia, EMEA and the USA.
Prior executive appointments include COO and Head of Integration at the London Stock Exchange Group, Group Operations & Technology Director at Willis Towers Watson, and COO at RBS Markets & International Banking.
David also served as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Risk Committee at TP ICAP, and is currently a Trustee at the Charities Aid Foundation.
David holds Masters degrees from the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics.