Background
Knight, Howard Atwood was born on February 20, 1942 in Providence. Son of Richard Brayton and Helen Louise (Atwood) Knight.
Knight, Howard Atwood was born on February 20, 1942 in Providence. Son of Richard Brayton and Helen Louise (Atwood) Knight.
Bachelor, Williams College, 1963; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1966.
Associate, Sullivan & Cromwell, New York City, 1966-1969; associate, Cummings & Lockwood, Stamford, Connecticut, 1969-1973; partner, Cummings & Lockwood, Stamford, Connecticut, 1973-1982; managing director, president, chief Executive officer, Weeks Petroleum Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda., 1982-1984; Chairman of the Board, president, chief Executive officer, Avalon Corporation, New York City, 1984-1990; president investment banking and corporation strategy, Prudential Securities, New York City, 1991-1994; vice chairman, Scandinavian Broadcasting System SA, since 1996. Board directors First Australia Fund, First Australia Prime Income Fund, Scandinavian Broadcasting Sys.
Member American Bar Association, Economics Club New York, Bond Club New York, Links Club, Wee Burn Country Club, Racquet & Tennis Club.
Married Bonnie Shields, June 9, 1961. Children: Heather A., Heidi M., Howard A., Elizabeth R., Robert M.