In time there will be talk of soaring dreams, motivational speeches and rich traditions but, first, David Howden is addressing a celebration. Howden is the Chief Executive of the insurance company that bears his name - the little acorn he planted 30 years ago to provide a 'personal service' is a now a mighty oak that employs 18,000 people worldwide with 120 high street offices across the UK. He is no stranger to success in business but we are here to discuss the apple of his eye, Running Lion, the dashing, grey filly who attacks her races with the same zest as her 60-year-old owner approaches life....read
Businessman David Howden eyes more celebrations after meeting The Queen at Royal Ascot as Running Lion lines up in the Falmouth Stakes
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