Lockhart Capital Management LLP (LCM) has appointed well known finance expert Stuart Howard as Non-Executive Chairman with immediate effect. Stuart was most recently the Chief Financial Officer of SAGA, and brings a wealth of City experience and a strong track record in growing businesses with customers at their core. He is a highly respected professional with wide ranging experience in both private and public markets.

Jon Bowes, LCM CEO, said:

“Stuart will be a tremendous asset to our executive board. He has a formidable track record in some of the world’s most competitive and most successful businesses, and I know we will benefit greatly from his experience. Stuart’s passion for building businesses responsibly and sustainably is fully aligned with our own philosophy. I’m delighted he has accepted the role”

Stuart Howard said:

“Lockhart Capital Management is a very exciting new entrant in the Financial Planning and Wealth Management sector, especially with their focus on providing quality advice to High Net Worth Individuals. I can see how this firm will bring a new dynamic to the industry and I strongly endorse the company values and its consistent focus on the customer.”

Stuart Howard – Biog

Stuart retired from SAGA in 2015 where he spent 15 years as CFO. During that time SAGA passed from family to private equity ownership and finally through an IPO to become a public company in 2014. In 2007 Stuart also became CFO for Acromas, the Private Equity backed company that acquired both SAGA and the AA. The AA also became a public Company in 2014. Prior to joining SAGA Stuart worked at advertising group Cordiant Communications as Deputy CFO and for ten years before that at the advertising group WPP Group plc in various positions. Stuart qualified as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG in London.

Stuart lives in Sevenoaks with his wife and three children and his interests include cycling, traveling and music.