Howard Thomas 1936-2018

Howard was a great man, a beloved husband, father and
grandfather and a true gentleman that lived life to the full.

Howard had a successful career and simply enjoyed his work.
His passion was infectious and everyone that he worked with appreciated his unwavering enthusiasm. 


After a degree in Biochemistry, Howard started his career in research working on the first artificial kidney at St. Mary’s hospital. Howard then moved on to a career in the pharmaceutical industry with Eli Lilly and then as Managing Director of Merck UK. He was also Vice Chairman of the ABPI.


However, Howards passion was for natural health products and he dedicated his life to research and development in this area. He set up his own business
called Britannia Health Products where he developed Efamol - the world’s very first Evening Primrose oil product. He was later involved in the introduction of Imedeen – the award-winning anti-ageing skincare supplements.

Howard life’s work continued with research into natural
products as well as the setup of nutritional supplement companies to improve the wellbeing of both humans and animals. He was the founder and Chairman of Life Plus Europe. 


In recent years he became actively involved in the development of oral health products at Oraldent Ltd and carried on his research into the
development of natural anti-bacterials. This has culminated in the introduction of Citrox – natures anti-bacterial. He was involved in many
health-related organisations and also offered his support and guidance to a number of biotechnology start-up companies.

In his personal life Howard was about giving and helping other people via his involvement in Round Table. He joined Round Table in his
twenties and continued to be involved with the organisation up until his
death.

Howard always took an interest in other people, really listening to what they had to say and was extremely generous with his time. Howard will be sorely missed but he has left us with a wealth of good memories. Remembering his fabulous sense of humour and his penchant for life.