Douglas Howard

Chief Executive Officer at Real English Drinks Group

Douglas Howard is an accomplished business leader currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Real English Drinks Group. He has extensive experience in the retail and online fulfillment industries, with a strong background in innovation and continuous improvement.1 2

Career Highlights

Current Role:: Chief Executive Officer at Real English Drinks Group since September 20201

Previous Positions::

Managing Director at Real English Drinks House (August 2017 - September 2020)
Chairman at STOR (South) plc (July 2018 - December 2019)
Various roles at Tesco, including:
- Head of Customer Fulfilment Stores
- Head of Change Projects - Customer Fulfilment Centres
- Regional Operations Manager, Customer Fulfilment Centres
- Customer Fulfilment Centre Manager
- Store Manager

Professional Background

Howard has 28 years of experience in retail and ecommerce, primarily with a major British supermarket.2 His expertise includes:

Stakeholder management
Transformation of end-to-end customer experience
Operational and strategic leadership
Change management
Team leadership

Education

Attended Alliance Manchester Business School (2005)
Studied at The Weald School Community School, achieving A Level in Mathematics

Douglas Howard is known for his passion, results-oriented approach, and exceptional influencing and communication skills. He has been instrumental in driving innovation and continuous improvement in competitive and complex UK operations.1