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Ian Howshall

Ian Howshall

Automotive programme delivery and product management executive with 20+ years across McLaren, Forseven, Gordon Murray Group, and most recently Founder & Director of PD&L Solutions.

Aug 2, 2026

Finance Leadership Exchange

Finance Leadership Exchange

#8 Ian Howshall - From Bar Work to the Race Paddock: How Building People Skills Accelerated a Fast-Paced Automotive Career

Aug 2 · 45m

Michael Mills
Michael MillsHOST
23:27
So what was it that caused the switch? How did the move come about?
Ian Howshall
Ian HowshallGUEST
23:30
The move was very much about seeking that kind of get my weekends back.
Ian Howshall
Ian HowshallGUEST
23:34
Right.
Ian Howshall
Ian HowshallGUEST
23:34
It was quite, it's quite simple.
Ian Howshall
Ian HowshallGUEST
23:35
I, I had a lot of contacts and friends within Northampton that worked in Formula One.
Ian Howshall
Ian HowshallGUEST
23:39
Most of them weren't traveling.
Ian Howshall
Ian HowshallGUEST
23:40
They were kind of design engineers and things like that.
Michael Mills
Michael MillsHOST
28:26
I'm just curious, you know, what's, what's your secret?

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