Richard Howson

Richard John Howson (born August 1968) is a British businessman, and the former chief executive (CEO) of Carillion, a British multinational facilities management and construction services company. He stepped down in July 2017, following a profits warning that led to the company's shares falling almost 40%, with Keith Cochrane temporarily taking on the role.

Howson was asked to return his bonus, due to a £845m impairment charge, which took place under his leadership at Carillion.