Rowe & Co Cornwall (Holdings)

Meet the Team

The Rowe Group Board

The Rowe Group of Companies is governed by the Board of Non-executive Directors. Below is a brief profile on each member of the board.

Charles Howeson
(Non-executive Chairman)

Charles joined the company in August 2003 as the Group's first non-family Chairman. He also chairs a number of other West Country enterprises including Crownhill Estates. Charles started his career in the Royal Navy, retiring from the post of Chief of Allied Staff in Gibraltar in 1991. In the early 90's Charles embarked on a commercial career with a passion to lead the way in urban regeneration and regional economic development.

He is a respected leader both nationally and internationally and holds a range of other Directorships and Government appointments. Charles, a family man, is a competent international cruising yachtsman, an enthusiastic tennis player a jazz pianist and lives in Plymouth.

George Wilkinson
(Non-executive Director)

George is a partner with Ashfords, one of the region’s leading law firms, where he specialises in mainstream corporate and commercial law. Based in the Plymouth Office, George advises clients across the whole region, and has particular experience advising large family businesses. In addition to his law practice, George is involved in the wider business community in the South West, including several board level positions for other businesses, as well as public speaking at legal and professional seminars.

Jason Rowe
(Non-executive Director)

Jason joined the company in 1982. As a director, he oversees the general operation of the Rowe Group of Investments and takes particular interest in the strategic planning and growth of the group as a whole. Jason recognizes value in involvement and participation of all employed under the Rowe name and seeks to attain the same through a cultural breeding of unity both within and around the company.

Matthew Rowe
(Non-executive Director)

Matthew joined the company in 1986 and as a Director, oversees the smooth operation of the entire group with a keen eye for detail and strategic intent. He plays an active part in the joint decision making responsibilities of the board and is instrumental in providing the group with direction in his capacity, liaising from time to time with key personnel in his team of employees.

Christopher Rowe
(Non-executive Director)

Chris joined the Company in 1989 and takes a keen interest in all Company investments, sitting as a Director on all subsidiary Boards.

As a Director, he supports the strategic growth effort and direction of the Group. Chris has a strong interest particularly in relation to the Company’s property investments and has an in depth understanding of the market, thus helping him recognise both short and long-term objectives and opportunities to grow and strengthen the portfolio.

Colin Truscott ACA
(Non-Executive Director)

Following on from obtaining a Physics degree at King's College, London Colin returned to Cornwall where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG. Prior to KPMG's retrenchment from Cornwall Colin joined a local Truro firm, Lang Bennetts where he became, and still is, a partner dealing with a wide variety of local and international businesses. In addition to his accountancy practice Colin has a number of non-executive directorship roles and trusteeships. Colin is a Non-executive Director on the Rowe Group Board.

Neil Cotterill
(Group Company Secretary)

Neil has worked for the Group for over 26 years. He was appointed Group Company Secretary during 2000. Over the years he has taken responsibility for a wide range of duties and retains an overview of Legal matters and Group Insurances and has actively supported the development of Managers and the pending reorganisation of the Group Companies. Primarily he has played an active role in the management of the Core assets of Property Investment and has instigated the property portfolio Strategy and negotiated the funding arrangements for its' future diversification and enhanced growth value. He was appointed Managing Director of Rowe Estates during 2004 and is implementing the Sales and Purchases of Property from the Board agreed business plan.

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