Howard Krais
Howard Krais is co-founder of True, established with Ann-Marie Blake in 2023 to help organisations create change with their people rather than doing it to them.
True’s work is grounded in the belief that a genuinely people-centred approach drives stronger, more sustainable business performance.
Before founding True, Howard held senior global roles in change, communications and employee engagement at organisations including NatWest, Eversheds, EY, GSK and Johnson Matthey. Across these roles, he became known for combining strategic clarity with a deep understanding of the employee experience.
In recent years, Howard has emerged as a leading voice on organisational listening. His research led to the publication of Leading the Listening Organisation (2023), now widely used by leaders seeking to build trust, dialogue and engagement.
A Fellow of both the Institute for Internal Communications and the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence, Howard is a sought-after speaker on leadership, change and communication.