Bill Howarth

Bill Howarth is a seasoned expert in compliance, education, and training with extensive experience across multiple sectors. Currently serving as the Consultant Director of Education and Training at Study Academy, Bill Howarth provides strategic advice focused on certification, professional development, and course delivery. In parallel, Bill Howarth acts as a Strategic Advisor for KYC360/Riskscreen, specializing in professional development and internal training in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Financial Crime Prevention (FCP). Bill Howarth's notable prior role as President and former CEO of the International Compliance Association spanned two decades, during which Bill Howarth directed global policies on compliance and financial crime prevention. Additionally, as Divisional Managing Director at Wilmington Group plc, Bill Howarth oversaw multiple companies within the Risk and Compliance Division. Bill Howarth also held significant academic positions, including Principal at the Institute of Legal Executives and Deputy Director at the University of Hong Kong, while maintaining a strong educational background with a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Manchester.