Howell heads up the Sector Engagement team which supports innovation in the Food and Drink, Tourism and Creative Industries to develop opportunities for groups to work with academic expertise across Scotland. Working with a range of sector bodies, we have run a number of successful projects looking at innovative ways to address key industry challenges.

Prior to joining Interface, Howell graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Business Management with Food Marketing from Wye College, University of London and has spent most of his career working for Scottish food and drink companies as well as Highlands & Islands Enterprise.

Outside of work, he loves spending time with the family, attempting to keep a golf ball on the fairway and reminiscing about Welsh rugby