Richard J. W. Howard 

Co-PM of the Japan Macro Opportunities Master Fund, LP, Hayman Capital Management

 

Mr. Howard is a Managing Director at Hayman Capital Management covering Global Markets. His responsibilities include the firm’s macroeconomic and geopolitical research, as well as investment thesis generation for non-US interest rates, foreign exchange, equities and sovereign credit. Prior to joining Hayman Capital Management in March 2007, Mr. Howard spent two years in Washington D.C. as a strategic consultant with Clark & Weinstock, one of Washington’s leading public affairs and strategic consulting firms.  During this time, he represented several clients across a range of industries throughout the U.S. and Asia-Pacific region.  Previously, he was employed by the Australian law firm of Clayton Utz Attorneys, where he worked in the Project Finance, Insurance Litigation and Construction practice groups.   Mr. Howard graduated from the University of New South Wales in December 2003, with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce in International Business.  He is also accredited in Sovereign Credit Risk Analytics by Standard & Poor’s.