Ca Howard Gant

Howard Gant, CA, has a diverse work experience in finance, risk management, and governance. Howard is currently serving as the Head of Risk and Assurance at Lyttelton Port Company. Prior to this, they worked as a Member of the Board of Trustees at CAC Charitable Trust and as a Financial Performance Improvement, Risk Management and Governance Consultant at Howard Gant Consulting. Howard also held the position of Director at the International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ).

Earlier in their career, Howard Gant served as the Finance Director at Lincoln University New Zealand, where they contributed to the financial management of the institution. Howard also worked as a Consultant at Scenic Hotel Group and as a Financial Consultant at House of Travel, where they provided finance and governance consulting services. Their previous roles include Group Finance Manager at Tait Communications, Chief Financial Officer at The Gough Group, and Manager of Internal Audit and Corporate Reporting at The Dow Chemical Company. In these positions, Howard Gant demonstrated their expertise in financial management, strategic planning, governance, and risk assessment.

Howard Gant, CA, obtained their Matric degree from Diocesan College Cape Town in 1974. Howard furthered their education and received a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Honours) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Cape Town in 1979. In terms of additional certifications, Howard became a Chartered Accountant through the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants in March 1983. Howard obtained the Certified Internal Auditor certification from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in 2003. Lastly, Howard acquired the Chartered Accountant designation from the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants in September 2013.