Never Too Late Founder:
Lowell Sheppard
Lowell Sheppard is an author, speaker, and social entrepreneur with a lifelong commitment to leadership, exploration, and social impact.
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He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Senior Advisor to the International Academic Forum (IAFOR), and Founder of HOPE International Development Agency Japan, which ranks among the top 2% of charitable organisations in Japan and holds nintei (tax-deductible) certification.
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Over more than two decades, he has advised companies, boards, and organizations internationally on leadership, strategy, and social impact.
Accomplished Author
As an author, Lowell has written ten books.
His work Never Too Late (published in four languages) inspired the creation of the Never Too Late Academy, while Dare to Dream was shortlisted for UK Business Book of the Year.
Current Work
In recent years, his focus has turned to longevity and healthy ageing. After living aboard a sailboat and travelling extensively around Japan, he has been conducting ongoing field research into communities where people live long, healthy, and independent lives.
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This work underpins his current project and upcoming book:
Longevity and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan
Through the Never Too Late Academy, Lowell brings together exploration, research, and practical insight - helping individuals and organisations rethink how they approach longevity, purpose, and continued growth.