Summary
Harry Howarth is a finance-focused technology leader based in London with 10 years' experience blending software engineering and investment banking at firms including Blackstone and Goldman Sachs. Rising rapidly from software engineer and analyst roles to Senior Vice President at Blackstone, he combines technical fluency from an MComp in Computer Science with deep transaction and portfolio experience across private markets. Known for translating complex quantitative and engineering problems into operational processes, he has a track record of driving scalable solutions within high-stakes, regulated environments. His background includes hands-on software engineering early in his career at MBDA and teaching roles at the University of Sheffield, which inform his collaborative, mentor-first leadership style. Comfortable at the intersection of technology, finance and risk, he brings both product-minded problem solving and an appreciation for rigorous, auditable systems. Colleagues value his ability to bridge technical teams and senior stakeholders while accelerating delivery in fast-paced investment settings.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Maths, Chemistry, Economics, Maths, Chemistry, Economics at Royal Grammar School Newcastle
Master's degree (MComp), Computer Science with Employment Experience, Master's degree (MComp), Computer Science with Employment Experience at The University of Sheffield