Howden taps David Shalders as group COO

Shalders will report to CEO David Howden in London.

David Shalders has been appointed by Howden as group's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will be part of the Howden Group Board and Global Leadership Team.

Shalders presently holds the COO title at the London Stock Exchange Group. Further, he holds 30 years of experience in integration, technology and operations in the financial services sector and previously worked with Willis Towers Watson as Group Operations and Technology Director. He also devoted 19 years to the Royal Bank of Scotland.

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Shalders will oversee the company's growth plans whilst maintaining its unique organisational culture. Shalders will be based in London and report to CEO David Howden once he fulfils his contractual obligations to his current employer.