Ric Howe

Ric Howe is a seasoned professional in the technology and data sectors, currently serving as the Director for the Financial Services Industry at SAS since February 2024. Prior to this role, Ric worked at Databricks as an Enterprise Account Lead and held multiple key positions at Amazon Web Services, including Head of Data Warehousing for both Australia and New Zealand and the UK. Ric's extensive background includes leadership in sales and data strategies across public sector and healthcare sectors at Microsoft, as well as experience in IT management, having founded Knowhowe Computer Support and managed IT at Cognita Schools. Ric's academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Exeter and a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Leeds.