Peter Howard-Williams

Peter Howard-Williams began his advertising career as a sales trainee on Living and Family Circle. He entered the cinema industry, of which he is now the outstandingly best-known figure, on moving to Rank Screen Advertising (RSA). After regular promotions, he became its managing director. In 1992 he sold the company on behalf of the Rank Organisation, to the venture bank, Schroders, so making himself redundant. In March 1993, Pearl & Dean was acquired by the French cinema advertising contractor Mediavision, and he is presently P&D's managing director.