Howie leads the development and growth of the global index and ETF business where he and his team develop and manage assets across a range of solutions spanning from traditional market-cap index strategies to innovative actively-designed systematic strategies which are found in LGIM’s mutual funds, ETFs, mandates and other client-orientated solutions.  Howie joined the investment manager as Head of ETFs following LGIM’s successful acquisition of the Canvas ETF business in March 2018 from ETF Securities. During his time there for almost 10 years, Howie held various roles including CEO of Canvas, Co-Head of Canvas ETFs and Head of Legal.  Howie trained and worked at Simmons & Simmons in London advising the alternative investment funds industry and is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales.