Independent advisor & panel
biographiesSir Howard Davies
Director of the London School of Economics, previously the first Chairman and Chief Executive of the Financial Services Authority (FSA).(Sir) Howard Davies was the first head of the main financial watchdog, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), which was established by Chancellor Gordon Brown. Sir Howard held the roles of chairman and chief executive - they were split on his departure to become director of the London School of Economics. He was previously Deputy Governor of the Bank of England between mid 1995 and mid 1997. Prior to that he was Director General of the Confederation of British Industry and before that Chief Executive of the Audit Commission.