Stanley Howard
About Stanley Howard
Stanley Howard, founder and chairman of Teneo Partners, is a seasoned professional with over forty years of experience in the hedge fund industry and U.S. equity sales, particularly focused on Japanese and Asian markets.
Professional Title and Leadership Roles
Stanley Howard is the Founder and Chairman of Teneo Partners. Under his leadership, Teneo Partners Japan Limited has established itself as Japan’s premier boutique placement agent of offshore funds since 2003. His extensive career also includes serving as President Asia/Japan for Investor Select Advisors Limited, a fund of hedge funds focusing on the Asian markets.
Career Beginnings and Roles in Finance
Stanley Howard began his finance career with Smith Barney Harris Upham & Co., where he was responsible for the U.S. equity sales to Japanese institutional investors. He later moved to Morgan Stanley, managing the foreign equity sales team in Tokyo and heading the U.S. equity desk for Japanese institutions. Howard has over forty years of experience dealing with Japanese and Asian investors.
Education and Professional Expertise
Stanley Howard holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. A native speaker of Japanese, Howard was born and raised in Japan. His expertise spans over two decades in the hedge fund sector in Asia, working with both single managers and funds of funds.
Involvement with Alternative Investment Management
Stanley Howard has played significant roles in the hedge fund industry, including notable involvement as Vice Chairman of the Tokyo and Singapore Chapters of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). His work has primarily focused on advisory and management roles with hedge funds and fostering key relationships within the alternative investment community in Asia.