Professional Background: Business
Howard retired from Verizon, where he specialized in regulatory matters, risk management, and strategic alliances. His boards included those in telecommunications, life insurance, and real estate and were all via referrals. Howard serves on the board of Johns Hopkins University, Somos Inc., Apple, Hospitality REIT, and Allianz Life. He currently is CEO of the Howard Woolley Group LLC, a policy advisory firm. His training is in broadcasting and business administration.
Interview Quotes:
“A little push is always helpful with business.”
“Ha seen actual examples in the boardroom of the benefits of diversity.”
“Got on 1st board via a relationship.”
“If you are going to join a nonprofit you need to be passionate about their agenda.”
“Do not think going on the largest corporate board that you can get on is necessarily the best first opportunity.”