
August 1, 2025
Rick
Howell
Investment Principal/Chairman/CEO/COO/CRO/CIO
New South Wales
Brand statement
Career Journey
Career Story
Synthesising highly complex technical matters, particularly with incomplete or rapidly changing inputs, to produce strategic clarity and well-ordered priorities has been a hallmark of my existence from the earliest days of my career as a military pilot through to Chair, CEO, investment and executive roles.
That theme has played out many times from exercising operational control in response to typhoons, volcanic eruptions and all manner of natural disasters, through to cyber incidents and terrorist threats.
Fortunately, the challenges now are less life threatening but often as cognitively challenging and that's where the fun is.
Career Highlight
Career Goal
Experience
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Career & Personal Growth
My career goal is...
Board roles. Chair & Board advisory roles. Temporary executive roles. C-suite mentor. Leading Major Projects. Making a difference.
My personal goal is...
Vision of Success
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Pursuits
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Contact Information
Work Preference
Prefered Working Location
Sydney, Bowral, London
Work Preference
WIP
Expertise & Skills
Primary Expertise
Board
Secondary Expertise
Seniority Level
10 - 15 years
Key Skill
Impact
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Flair
Beyond the Bio
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Learning