Kenneth A. Howery has been named the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. Howery is recognized for his background in diplomacy, business, and technology investment.
Howery previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, where he worked on strengthening transatlantic relations and advancing mutual interests in defense, security, trade, innovation, and Arctic cooperation.
He co-founded Founders Fund, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco that manages over $15 billion in assets. Before that, Howery was a co-founder of PayPal and served as its first Chief Financial Officer. At PayPal, he played a key role in raising private financing and guiding the company through its initial public offering and eventual sale to eBay.
After serving as ambassador to Sweden, Howery continued investing in new ventures as an angel investor. He also contributed as a founding advisor to Kiva.org, a non-profit organization focused on expanding financial access for underserved communities globally. Additionally, he remains active in supporting performing and visual arts initiatives.
The U.S. Department of State highlights Howery’s experience as both a diplomat and business leader: “Ambassador Howery’s success as a diplomat, his acumen as a business leader, his skill in guiding diverse multidisciplinary teams in the rapidly changing international technology sector, and his ability to foster commercial and cultural relationships that benefit communities worldwide are qualities that will serve him well as the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.”