Institute of Directors acclaim for Simon Howie By News reporter March 26 2011, 1:57pm March 26 2011, 1:57pm Share Institute of Directors acclaim for Simon Howie Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/business-environment/business/105772/institute-of-directors-acclaim-for-simon-howie/ Copy Link Perthshire businessman Simon Howie has been named as Tayside regional director of the year by the Institute of Directors (Scotland). The managing director of the Simon Howie Group received the honour at the awards event in Glasgow for his services to industry. Starting from a butcher’s shop in Dunning, he has built a business that turns over £33 million a year and employs 384 people. It has diversified considerably, with major interests in property, the laminates sector, waste energy plants and bulk goods handling and distribution.