Derek Howe - Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

 

The glittering awards ceremony at London’s DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms was full of surprises, with the highlight of the evening bringing pride and joy to our table, when Derek Howe was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award!

 

You can read the presentation speech here: 

 

  

This award recognised Derek’s impressive 50 year career and incredible talents in the growth of this successful family business, started by Derek’s father, Walter V. Howe in 1945. Derek has expertly nurtured and grown the business into the thriving company it is today, with 2024 seeing the management buy-out transfer leadership to his step-daughter Becci Peake, ensuring a new generation of the Howe family will continue to build on his legacy. 

Currently celebrating their milestone 80th year of trading, Derek has set the bar high for the team to continue to achieve his level of growth and success. (No pressure!)

 

“We are absolutely thrilled and honoured to share this moment with Derek, this award is such a delight to witness and comes at a brilliant time in our business as we begin our exciting new chapter. We continue to work with Derek regularly and thrive on his ambition and experience and advice as we move forward.”

 

Becci Peake: Managing Director, WV Howe 

 

 

As a highly respected and popular businessman in the catering equipment industry, Derek is widely regarded as a true gentleman and known for his good humour, extensive industry knowledge and effortless motivational skills; which have proved to be valuable traits in an increasingly pressured and demanding sector. WV Howe’s exceptional customer service and welcoming family-business environment reflect Derek’s ethos, making this both a company to be proud of and an enviable place to work.

 

“Derek’s positive attitude and unwavering enthusiasm mirrors the commitment to excellence this company embodies. His drive and ambition have proved that hard work and determination lead to success. Derek’s tenacity, ethics and loyalty have built enduring relationships with partner companies which strengthen WV Howe’s position and help us to adapt and meet the demands of ever-changing markets.”

 

Grant Shaw: Operations Director, WV Howe Technical Services

 

The whole team at WV Howe would like to share their sincere congratulations to Derek on his award and promise to
buy-in in the ‘posh biscuits’ for the next team meeting!