David Ashton Howorth

Talent And Leadership Development Manager
Hong Kong, HK

About

➢Creative and tailored design of training and coaching solutions, involving thorough stakeholder needs analyses and exceptional facilitation skills ➢Logical and analytical thinker, with a proven track record of displaying good judgement and making sound decisions ➢Experienced innovative change agent, with advanced problem solving capabilities and a constant strive for improvement ➢Exemplary communication skills ➢Organised, disciplined and pragmatic; with superb project management skills ➢A seasoned team player, experienced and comfortable in an international, matrix-reporting and multicultural operating environment ➢Ability to make learning theories and applicable to real life situations ➢Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Work Experience

Director

Green Fingers
Jun 2002 - Aug 2003
United Kingdom

Director

Powder Hounds
Sep 2003 - Mar 2007
United Kingdom

Successful chain of retail shops selling leisure wear before its sale.

Business Coach and Mentor

David Howorth: Business Coach and Mentor
Jun 2007 - Sep 2010
United Kingdom

Provided services to business leaders across various industries including FMCG, construction and catering to help build successful and profitable businesses.

Director

The UK's Affordable Mentors
Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
United Kingdom

National business mentoring company focused on helping business leaders become more effective through coaching and leadership development training.

Senior Learning and Development Consultant

Ethos International Ltd.
Jan 2012 - Jun 2014
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Design and facilitation of Leadership Development programmes for Swire Group companies including Cathay Pacific, Swire Properties and Swire Beverages.

Talent and Leadership Development Manager

Generali Asia
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Responsible for talent and leadership agenda for 11 entities across 9 countries and over 10,000 employees. Fixed term contract role.

Education

BA (Hons) Business Studies

Staffordshire University

Results Coaching System Certification

Not specified
Present - 2012

Lominger Voices 360 Feedback Coach Certification

Not specified

MBTI Certification

Not specified

Languages

English - Native
English - Intermediate
French - Intermediate

Skills

Recruitment / Human Resourcing

Sectors

Banking & Insurance