Brevan Howard Shows Paranoid Survive in Hedge Fund of Time Outs

Alan Howard takes few chances. The co-founder of Brevan Howard Asset Management LLP gave up downhill skiing years ago -- at least in peak season. “It’s very dangerous,” he says in his thick London accent.

Nor is Howard keen on driving. A chauffeur takes the wheel of his silver Mercedes-Benz to joust with London’s traffic. “I see all these nutty drivers,” says Howard, 45, shaking his head at Brevan Howard’s offices on London’s Baker Street. “I have no interest in getting excited or upset.” As he speaks, Howard sips coffee, and when the cup is drained leaps up to pour more.