Edward Howe

Edward Howe is currently a Divisional Director at WHSmith, overseeing operations in the South and Large Air divisions. Previously, from 2019 to 2022, Edward served as a Regional Manager for Co-op, managing 170 stores in the central division and leading 240 stores across multiple cities. Edward also contributed to the Co-op group as the HR project lead for a national initiative. Their retail experience includes roles as an Area Manager and Store Manager at Tesco and as a Retail Operations Director at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd, where they managed a team of regional and area managers. Edward holds a Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours in Business Management from Sheffield Hallam University.