Anthony Howcroft

CEO, co-founder at SWARM Engineering

Anthony Howcroft has over 25 years of work experience in various roles and industries. Anthony is currently the CEO and co-founder of Swarm Engineering, where they are revolutionizing problem-solving in organizations, particularly in the agri-food supply chain. Prior to this, they served as a Board Member at MAANA.

InkTears Ltd was another venture founded by Howcroft, where they held the position of Exec Chairman. InkTears is an independent publisher that promotes short fiction and flash fiction. Anthony led the company from 2009 to 2019.

Howcroft also has a strong background in data and technology. Anthony founded Snow Data Capital in 2014 and served as the CEO until 2019. Anthony was previously associated with Frost Data Capital as the Chief Strategy Officer, General Partner and later as the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Frost Data Capital is an early-stage venture organization and technology incubator focused on creating Big Data companies.

In addition, Howcroft worked at Microsoft UK as the Data Warehouse Timezone Lead - EMEA from 2008 to 2013. Before that, they held positions at DATAllegro, EngineRoom Management, Intalio, and Select Software Tools, gaining expertise in sales, management, and leadership.

Throughout their career, Howcroft has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for driving innovation and success.

Anthony Howcroft completed a Diploma in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, they received education in Creative Writing under Stephanie Hale, but the specific duration and degree obtained are not provided.

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  • CEO, co-founder

    September, 2016 - present