’I look forward to welcoming him to help us keep pushing the boundaries and changing the way the world sees risk and insurance,’ says chief executive
Howden has appointed Nick Stace OBE to the newly created role of chief global impact officer.
Stace will be responsible for shaping Howden’s approach to building a more sustainable and resilient future for its clients, employees and communities.
He will move to the broker in 2026, joining from Barclays Bank, where he is running social purpose and sustainable finance for its UK arm.
He also holds chairing roles at The Prison Reform Trust, The Conduit and at the government-backed Willow Review for small businesses.
In his new role at Howden, Stace will report to chief executive David Howden.
Howden said: “Our ambition to be a force for good for our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work is central to our 2030 vision.
”Over the last five years, we have made major progress, establishing ourselves as a recognised leader in this sphere. We’ve developed world-first products for clients and planted insurance firmly on the global climate agenda.
”And we’ve enabled the most advanced insurance and risk management solutions to become accessible to the most vulnerable. Whether bringing the insurance market together to launch Humanity Insured or by growing the Howden Foundation’s impact in enabling people to build resilience against extreme heat.
“But we’ve only scratched the surface of the potential of insurance to drive positive change. I look forward to welcoming Stace to help us keep pushing the boundaries and changing the way the world sees risk and insurance.”
Stace added: “‘Howden has led the way in the insurance sector, demonstrating how insurance can be a catalyst for change, addressing the greatest challenges of our time.
”I believe the insurance sector is more relevant now than ever before, unlocking company and countrywide investments and solutions at scale. I can’t wait to join Howden and help lead this next chapter, that will define the impact we can have across the world.”
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The move comes following Rowan Douglas, who has been looking after Howden’s climate risk and resilience proposition, deciding to leave the company.
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He will remain a key advisor to Howden and will work with the firm on future projects.
Howden said: “I’m grateful to Douglas for his leadership and for paving the way for our future success.
“He has put Howden on the map as the leading insurance voice in the climate risk and resilience field and I’m glad that he will continue to advise us as we look to further grow our global impact.”
His career began in 2019, when he joined a local north London newspaper after graduating from the University of Sheffield with a first-class honours degree in journalism.
He took up the position of deputy news editor at Insurance Times in March 2023, before being promoted to his current role in May 2024.View full Profile
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