Charlotte Howard
About Charlotte Howard
Charlotte Howard serves as the Vice President of Talent at Index Ventures, where she designs initiatives to integrate top-quality global talent into the firm's network. With a strong background in both the US and European tech ecosystems, she provides coaching and mentoring to enhance hiring strategies for Index founders.
Work at Index Ventures
Charlotte Howard serves as the Vice President of Talent at Index Ventures, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she designs creative initiatives aimed at integrating top-quality global talent into the Index Ventures network. Her responsibilities include providing in-depth coaching and mentoring to Index founders, helping them enhance their hiring strategies. Howard focuses on identifying future founders and key operators across Europe, leveraging her extensive knowledge of the tech ecosystem.
Education and Expertise
Charlotte Howard earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with Finance and Accounting from the University of the West of England. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her current role. Howard possesses a deep understanding of both the US and European tech ecosystems, having grown up on both sides of the Atlantic, which informs her approach to talent acquisition.
Previous Experience at Daversa Partners
Before joining Index Ventures, Charlotte Howard worked as an Executive Recruiter at Daversa Partners from 2015 to 2020. During her five years there, she advised successful venture-backed technology companies, including Airbnb, Peloton, and Atlassian. Her role involved identifying and recruiting top talent for these organizations, contributing to their growth and success in the competitive tech landscape across New York City and San Francisco.
Background in Fund Management
Charlotte Howard began her career at Great Northern Advisors LLP, where she worked in Multi-Asset Fund Management for 11 months in 2013. This experience provided her with insights into financial markets and investment strategies, further enhancing her business acumen. Her early career in fund management laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in talent acquisition and recruitment.