John Howard

John Howard is an accomplished professional in business development and public affairs, currently serving as the Head of Business Development at VivaCity since January 2024, following previous roles as Team Lead and Manager in the same field. Additionally, John is a Councillor for the London Borough of Redbridge, where responsibilities have included serving as the Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities and Civic Pride. Expertise in growth strategy was demonstrated during tenure as Head of Growth at Commonplace, complemented by experience in public affairs roles at the Rail Delivery Group, Health Data Research UK, and other organizations. Educational background includes a degree in International Relations from the University of Birmingham.