Drew Wardrope

Drew Wardrope is the Divisional CEO at Howden Broking, specifically overseeing the Capital, M&A, and Real Estate divisions. He has a significant background in corporate finance and insurance, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Under his leadership, Howden has focused on expanding its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and enhancing its service offerings in the surety sector.

Professional Background::

• Experience: Wardrope has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, particularly in corporate banking and M&A insurance solutions. His role involves strategic oversight of Howden's operations in these areas, where he emphasizes sector specialization to meet client needs effectively.13
• Leadership Role: As Divisional CEO, he is responsible for guiding Howden’s strategic initiatives within Capital Advisory & Placement (CAP), M&A, and Real Estate sectors. He has been instrumental in recruiting industry specialists to strengthen Howden's position in the market.12

Recent Contributions:: Wardrope has been actively involved in announcing new appointments within Howden's Surety team, aiming to leverage deep industry knowledge to create unique propositions for clients in the Natural Resources sector.1 He has also highlighted the importance of talent acquisition as a central strategy for Howden's growth, particularly in response to increasing demand in the APAC region.3

For more details about his professional background and contributions, you can view his LinkedIn profile here .4