Ashley Howell

Ashley Howell is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project management and consultancy. Currently serving as a Senior Associate PMO at the Payment Systems Regulator, Ashley coordinates the Regulatory Reform Programme, focuses on governance and stakeholder engagement, and provides specialized project management advice. As a Director at Balakai Consulting, Ashley helps businesses automate processes and delivers training on Microsoft applications. Previous roles include DEI Strategy Lead at the Financial Conduct Authority, where Ashley developed and launched a comprehensive DEI strategy, and an Associate PMO at the Payment Systems Regulator, contributing to the establishment of the new PMO department. Ashley's career includes positions in various organizations, where skills in project governance, training, and IT consultancy were honed. Ashley holds a BSc (Hons) in Games Design from The University of Bolton.