Civic

Andrew is a Freeman of the Cities of London and Glasgow and, during his 25 years as a Liveryman, has contributed significantly to the life of the City of London. Central to this has been a number of civic and livery roles. He is:

A Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Marketors
Former Junior Warden and now Court Assistant of the Worshipful Company of World Traders
A Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers
A Court Assistant of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass
A Past President of the Aldgate Ward Club, and member of the Governing Body of the United Wards Club
A member of the neighbouring Ward of Cheap Club
A Council member of the London Branch of the Royal Society of St George
A member of the Guild of Freemen, and the City Livery Club
An elected member of the Livery Committee from 2016 to 2022
A former member of the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch Committee
A board member of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal Funding Board, helping to serve the community in the City of London and beyond
A member of the Becket Pageant Committee
Official Supporter of the Livery Climate Action Group - helping Livery Companies and Guilds manage their impact on the climate and environment.

International ambassadorial role

Between 2017 and 2022 Andrew has been Chair of the 15-strong Financial Services Group (FSG) of Livery Companies who assist the Lord Mayor in his role as an international ambassador for the financial and professional services industries of the City. He demonstrated his diplomatic skills by receiving overseas delegations to the City and leading outbound delegations.

With such extensive and high-profile civic and livery positions to Andrew’s name, few people have contributed as much to the community of the City of London.

'Andrew is a tremendous supporter of both the Livery and City organisations; I cannot remember another non-Aldermanic Sheriff having this depth of experience.'

Dr Trevor Brignall, Master Elect, The Worshipful Company of Marketors

Professional

Andrew’s career award-winning work as a marketing director has led to innovation and growth in businesses he works with, earning him the recognition and respect of his peers as well as seeing him recognised by leading institutions.

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Charity

Andrew has worked tirelessly to support a range of charities that impact the wellbeing of all. He has used strategic insights from his professional career to drive meaningful change for communities and individuals.

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My Story

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<p>Civic</p> Activities

21 Mar 23 - A truly stimulating and educational evening at The City Water Debate held at Bakers' Hall.

14 Mar 23 - An inspirational meeting with the Hardman Trust at the Supreme Court showcased the life transforming work they undertake to re-integrate long term prisoners into society.

14 Mar 23 - The Launch of City Giving Day which celebrates volunteering and philanthropy in The City to be held on 26th September.

13 Mar 23 - Joyous theatrical talent was on show at The City University Rector’s Dinner at Mansion House

9 Mar 23 - Presentation of Loyal Addresses Honoured to attend on The Lord Mayor as he made The City’s Loyal Address to HM The King at Buckingham Palace, exercising our right to do so as one of the 27 Privileged Bodies who have a key role in British Society.

10 Mar 23 - Delighted to hear such inspirational women speak at the International Women’s Day Breakfast at Guildhall.

10 Mar 23 - With the Lord Mayor and fellow Sheriff, honoured to attend the traditional Opening of the Temple Bar Gates to the Monarch’s Representative, the Duke of Gloucester.

8 Mar 23 - Sheriff’s Challenge Final - What a thrill to judge at the four-way final of The Sheriff’s Challenge alongside fellow Sheriff and two outstanding Old Bailey Judges.

8 Mar 23 - Enjoyed a tour of Wren's Temple Bar with the Master Chris Dyson and historian Grant Smith and discovered the many potential links with the judiciary.

7 Mar 23 - Paid an inspirational visit to Treloar’s the outstanding school and college founded by a former Lord Mayor who’s 800 dedicated staff care for and develop the skills of 125 severely disabled youngsters ranging from 5 to 25.

6 Mar 23 - Lovely to be able to give members of Farringdon Ward Club a tour of the wonderful Old Bailey.

6 Mar 23 - Great to discuss matters of global entrepreneurship and potential training opportunities for young business people with Junior Chamber International World President Viktor Omarsson and JCI London President Beatrice Antonini at a meeting at The Old Bailey.

6 Mar 23 - Delighted to attend the launch of the Livery Food Initiative’s Van.

3 Mar 23 - A pleasure to celebrate St David’s Day with representatives of The Livery Company of Wales, the Welsh guards, the London’s Welsh Centre, the Bank of America and Welsh Week Worldwide organisers. Dydd dewi sant hapus!

2 Mar 23 – Privileged to host a luncheon to celebrate both International Women’s Day and The UN’s International Day of Women Judges, attended by a dozen extraordinary women of achievement - entrepreneurs, Lady Justices of Appeal, judges, global heads of recruitment, engineers and senior officers of The Corporation - to discuss and reflect on future developments.

28 Feb 23 -The charity showing at The Barbican of ‘The Duke’ in aid of The Sherriff’s and Recorder’s Fund featured a Q&A session with Mr Jim Broadbent, Mr Clive Coleman and Richard Bean was a huge success, raising £15k . A huge ‘THANK YOU!’ to all concerned

28 Feb 23 - A huge pleasure to host a lunch for the star and writers of ‘The Duke’, Mr Jim Broadbent, Mr Clive Coleman, Richard Bean and Mr Will Gompertz of The Barbican and Lady Hilary Russell before the showing of the film in aid of The Sheriffs and Recorder’s Fund

14 Feb 23 - Delighted to attend the opening of the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch Garden in Guildhall Yard. Tall young trees, surrounded by fallen trunks. A fitting reminder.

21 Feb 23 - Delighted to open the 19th Livery Pancake at Guildhall Yard held in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal and the Poulter’s Charity - photo taken by our Liveryman, photographer Ben Broomfield

22 Feb 23 - Deeply moved to be presented with a one of the first 200 shoulder badges given to the selfless Defenders of Kyiv at the start of the war a year ago, featuring Archangel Michael, the City’s symbol.

22 Feb 23 - A pleasure to renew friendships and host a senior delegation from Kyiv at the Old Bailey. Discussions included the rule of law and its importance in facilitating international trade.

13 Feb 23 - The Lord Mayor’s Annual Gresham lecture was a tour de force.

8 Feb 23 – an example of the remarkable work at the Sadler’s Showcase.

8 Feb 23 - Delighted to visit the Sadler’s Showcase and see such remarkable work from Apprentice to Masters of their Craft

7 Feb 23 - A fascinating visit to Medical Prime Clinic, the menopause specialists

2 Feb 23 - London Bridge from Fishmonger’s Hall

31 Jan 23 - The Livery Awards presentations

Fame at last! Our Ukranian panel discussion is on YouTube… https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TLDnIa38vJDms2nlasHNGxcGJ0MPsm2q/view?usp=sharing

27 Jan 23 - Final debriefing with the Embassy team in Warsaw - our humbling but extremely productive and inspirational visits to Kiev and Lviv in the Ukraine.

26 Jan 23 - A final visit in Lviv to the beautiful and ancient Cathedral, with all the external aspects wrapped to protect them from damage, provides a source of spiritual strength for many.

26 Jan 23 - Meeting experts from the energy sector and realise the potential for energy storage Ukraine has.

26 Jan 23 - Every picture tells a story ...unfortunately This lady lost her leg. Her daughter lost both legs…and her unborn sister.

26 Jan 23 - In Lviv 5k people needed prosthetics, so the Mayor set up a bionic prosthetic unit at the local hospital to make these rapidly on site.

26 Jan 23 - An air raid meant that we had to meet the Mayor of Lviv in his bunker.

26 Jan 23 - With the Governor of the Lviv District.

26 Jan 23- Met with Governor of the Lviv District, who has control over all the civilian and military aspects of the area. Lviv saw the population increase from 2.7 to 3.1m, with some 600k Internally Displaced Persons to be cared for.

26 Jan 23 - Just having left Kiev, news that Ukrainians had managed to shoot down 45 of the 57 missiles, but some of course got through…

25 Jan 23 - Arrived safely in Lviv, the largest city in the west of Ukraine, and had a detailed briefing from the Chamber of Commerce.

24 Jan 23 - Our last evening in Kiev saw our delegation visiting the extraordinary Unit City.

24 Jan 23 - Our delegation was warmly welcomed by the Ukrainian Trade Minister Taras Kachka.

24 Jan 23 - Excellent briefing from the Kiev Chamber of Commerce on the impact of the war on the economy and the massive and innovative business response of the Ukrainians to this.

24 Jan 23 - Lest we forget… we are, of course, giving our support in terms of materiel, money and training…but they are giving us their blood in return.

24 Jan 23- 24th of February sees the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a European war which has cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides and created Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II

23 Jan 23 - Despite a local blackout, with the help of the hotel’s generators we were able to able to give an update webinar on our trip to Kiev to an on-line audience of over 80 people.

23 Jan 23 - Delighted to join the panel discussion at the Kiev Business School which took place in a bunker as a curfew had been imposed.

23 Jan 23 - Visit to the National Operetta to see first-hand how the theatre had become a symbol of defiance and has provided solace to so many people needing a release.

23 Jan 23 - Meeting with Kiev’s Deputy City Mayor Victoria Mukha, Head of the Department for Culture.

23 Jan 23 - As Sheriff, I was delighted to accompany the London Chamber of Commerce as The City’s civic representative to Ukraine.

12 Jan 23 - Enjoyed an insightful visit to the new premises of CAP City Dental

12 Jan 23 - Happy to attend the London Government Dinner at Mansion House with The Lord Mayor, the Mayor of London and the Policy Chair Chris Hayward.

7 Dec 22 - Delighted to attend the Cutler’s spectacular Boar’s Head Feast. The perfect start to the Christmas Season

6 Dec 22 - Delighted to attend the lighting-up of the St Paul’s Christmas Tree

Dec 22 - A Merry Christmas from all in your Civic Team !

15 Dec 22 – 98% of businesses in The City are SMEs. Their needs, at every stage of their development, were forthcoming from true experts in the field attending my themed meeting on the subject, followed by a truly fascinating discussion on what The City might do to help.

15 Dec 22 - Honoured to be asked to present the Old Bailey Witness Service, three year delayed, Long Service Awards. These extraordinary people help, often distressed, witnesses cope with the experience of appearing in Court. 5, 10, 15 and several 20-year Awards were made, including one to the daughter of a recently deceased member. Bravo!

10 Dec 22 - As part of the Brigante’s Winter Gathering, delighted to be asked to visit our Alma Mater, Bradford University Business School alongside fellow Marketors, John Wheen and Peter Goudge. Great fun.

9 Dec 22 - The Freedom ceremony for Professor Mark Compton, Prior of The Order of St John

30 Nov 22 - As the Companies first Livery Sheriff, honoured to be the Principal Guest of the Marketors at their Guildhall Banquet

28 Nov 22 - At the Lord Mayor’s Banquet with the Prime Minister

At Horse Guards with The King greeting the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa

25 Nov 22 - Delighted to speak at the Broad Street Ward Club Annual Lunch

23 Nov 22 - Greeting the President Ramaphosa of South Africa at the Guildhall State Banquet

22 Nov 22 - Honoured to join HM the King in greeting President Ramaphosa at Horse Guard’s Parade

17 Nov 22 - Fantastic turning on the lights at Leadenhall market

17 Nov 22 - The senior women who attended my ‘Smashing through the glass ceiling” themed meeting. Wonderful advice for young women wanting to reach senior management

Nov 22 - My armorial bearings joins those of the former Sheriffs at The Old Bailey

14 Nov 22 - A wonderful gift from the City Livery Club

13 Nov 22 - With young master Eliot White wearing his grandad’s Green beret and medals, and his proud dad Andrew, a Para, on Remembrance Sunday

12 Nov 22 - Magnificent support from The Marketor’s in The Lord Mayor’s Show

12 Nov 22 - In the Lord Mayor’s Show with my Chaplain, Cannon Dr Alison Joyce

Nov 22 - Official Shrieval photo

Nov 22 - Exercising with fellow Sheriff Alastair King

28 Oct 22 - Delighted to be at The Engineer’s Banquet

28 Oct 22 - Receiving a lovely picture frame from President John Garbutt, on behalf of the Guild of Freemen

26 Oct 22 - World Trader’s Banquet with Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveney.

Oct 22 - With Lady Mayoress Amanda Keaveney

25 Oct 22 - At The launch of Past Sheriff Adrian Waddingham’s book ”Breakspear – the English Pope” at Haberdashers’ Hall. A fascinating read.

25 Oct 22 - At the launch of The City’s Power of Inclusion initiative at Mansion House #ChangeStartTogether

24 Oct 22 - Chatting to the splendidly turned-out carpet guard at the Management Consultant’s Dinner at Apothecarie’s Hall

20 Oct 22 – A fascinating 6am visit to Smithfield Market

19 Oct 22 - A truly enlightening Defence and Security Lecture at Mansion House with the Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin

18 Oct 22 - The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the new Judicial Quarter at Salisbury Square by The Lord chancellor Brandon Lewis, set to open in 2026

13 Oct 22 - Opening of the Central Criminal Courts with the Lord Mayor

12 Oct 22 - Off to the ancient Quit Rents Ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice aboard the Lady Aileen.

12 Oct 22 - Honoured, and humbled, to receive my Warrant from the King’s Remembrancer at the Quit Rents Ceremony which is, after the Coronation, the oldest legal ceremony in England

10 Oct 22 - A tree is planted in memory of Past Lord Mayor, Sir Roger Gifford in Epping Forest

8 Oct 22 - Attending the 50th Anniversary of the Port Authority’s Experiment measuring the health of the Thames

The famous Newgate Knocker – a symbol of terror and terrible times ahead

In our best bib and tucker

29 Sept 22 - The State trumpeters, Lord Mayor…and Marian!

28 Sept 22 - Off we go!

28 Sept 22 - The new Shrieval team – Alderman Alastair King with Corinne Lee, and Marian and I

28 Sept 22 - And so it begins…Admitted as Sheriff of the City of London at Common Hall

27 Sept 22 - Attended the opening of the London Stock Exchange with the Lord Mayor as the start to City Giving Day. Hundreds of businesses have taken part this year. Bravo

25 Sept 22 - Marian and I exercised our right at the Woolman’s extraordinarily well organised Sheep Drive.

24 Sept 22 - A colourful, yet respectful, Reflection’s Pageant saw Gloriana pass under a raised Tower Bridge in full salute.

23 Sept 22 - Attended the Sheriff’s Ball. Over £50k was raised for the Lord Mayor’s Charities.

20 Sept 22 - Despite the train strikes, nearly 200 people attended The Chain Presentation. A wonderful and jolly occasion amongst friends

20 Sept 22 - Splendid speech by Sir Michael Bear

20 Sept 22 - Delighted that Master Moira Sleight, Master Dr Trevor Brignall, Master Mary Hardy and Master Phil Fortey could join the celebration

20 Sept 22 - Lady Bear presenting the Consort’s brooch to Marian

20 Sept 22 - A truly memorable and enjoyable time today with friends and supporters at Stationers’ Hall where I was presented with my Shrieval Chain and badge

19 Sept 22 - Death of the Queen - Today saw the funeral of Her late Majesty The Queen.

Delighted to present the Annual Awards of the Worshipful Company of Engineers at Guildhall. A fantastic array of talent at every level.

I think RSMs are getting taller!

Marian and I at the Brigantes’ Breakfast at Blackpool Tower

Following my virtual admission some two years ago, delighted to be the first person to be physically clothed in the Livery of the Glaziers in a subsequent and newly adapted ceremony

“Out blinged” at The Lord Mayor’s Reflections event at Guildhall

A memorable day at Common Hall....

A memorable day at Common Hall...

With Emmeline Winterbotham author and Chair of the wonderful Becket Pageant for London and Livery Craft Fair

‘A thorn amongst the roses’ at the Women in the Livery Queen's Platinum Jubilee Lunch

My last event at The Commons as Chair of the Debating Group. Here with President Tulip Siddiq MP

Privileged to be the Guest Speaker at the World Traders Livery Dinner at Painter Stainers’ Hall

Delighted to speak at the Livery Dinner at the National Liberal Club

Enjoying the wonderful exhibits at ‘Pewterer’s Live 22’

With the Master Framework Knitter, Anthony Jarvis

Honoured to be the Guest Speaker at the Upholders Installation Dinner

With Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Colonel Jane Davis OBE QVRM TD DL

With new Hon Liveryman Sir Simon Fraser GCMG and Past Master Robert Woodthorpe Browne MBE at the World Traders Election Dinner

Here with the Master Phil Fortey, Upper Warden David Stringer-Lamarre and Renter Warden Clive Osborne

With the Master World Traders, Mary Hardy

Honoured to be invited by Sheriff of York Ashley Mason as a guest to the wonderful Sheriff’s Diamond Jubilee Banquet at Mansion House

Privileged to be a guest at the pre-opening tour of the renovated Guildhall given by the Sheriff of York Ashley Mason

With friends at the Centenary of the Royal Society of St Georges Day Banquet at Guildhall

A fascinating evening at the Guild of Freemen with Master Alderman John Garbutt

With LPMA Chair Michael Harrison and Secretary Chris Hodgkinson

With Past Sheriff, The Hon Liz Green, at The Framework Knitters Installation Dinner at Apothecaries’ Hall

At the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch 2022 held at Guildhall, with the Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny and Michael Hockney - Photography by Mike Williams.

Marian at The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch with the youngest woman Chelsea Pensioner and gallant colleagues

At The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch with silk Artist Siyuan Ren

With The Lord Mayor at the 250th Samuel Wilson Trust Awards ‘Celebration of Entrepreneurship’ at Mansion House

With the Master of the Guild of Young Freemen, Louise Starling in Apothecaries’ Hall secret courtyard

Honoured to represent the Marketors as Master Locum Tenens at the 78th United Guilds Service at St Paul’s

A delightful evening at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet to the Masters (Alderman and Mrs Hughes-Penny, the Lord Mayor, Master of the Guild of Investment Managers Phil Clark and Mrs Clark)

With Master Chartered Secretary Julie Fox, Master Actuary Julie Griffiths, and Mrs Lynn Cooper DL, High Sheriff of Greater London at the Investment Manager’s Civic Dinner

Delighted to Chair the Financial Services Group of Livery Companies Master’s Supper at Guildhall

Delighted to attend the United Wards Club Installation Dinner hosted at Butchers’ Hall

Privileged to host a convivial Past Master’s Lunch to John Hammond marking his retirement after 8 years as Learned Clerk to the WC of Marketors

Great to be with Julie Fox and Steve Cant at the Modern Liveries Dinner hosted at Waterman’s Hall

At Guildhall with the Aldgate Ward Candidates for the Common Council Elections on the 24th

At Guildhall for the Walbrook Ward Club’s 211th Annual Luncheon

Privileged to be with ‘The Fab Four’ - the Masters of my four Liveries

Speaking at the Old Bailey which hosted the 2022 Sheriff’s Challenge

With Prime Warden Roger Harper MBE at the Basketry Showcase viewing the amazingly talented craftsmanship

With the Master Actuary Julie Griffiths, World Trader Mary Hardy, Past Master Leatherseller Mike Bradly Russell and Master Marketor Trevor Brignall at the Tax Advisors’ Banquet Dinner

With Prof David Olusoga OBE at the World Traders 35th Tacitus Lecture at Guildhall

Chartered Accountants in their splendid Livery Uniform!

Speaking , and later invited auctioneer, at the Chinese New Year Charity Dinner held at Bright Courtyard Club

With UWC President Ann Scrutton at Farmers and Fletchers

With the Lord Mayor at The United Wards Club Civic Luncheon

Marian with the Lady Mayoress at the United Wards Club Civic Luncheon

Privileged to attend the Candlemas Installation of The Horners’ new Master Michael Birrell at the beautiful Painters’ Hall

At the Actuaries Dinner with Master Julie Griffiths

Delighted to attend the Chartered Surveyors Spring Dinner at Vintners Hall

With the Lord Mayor at Mansion House

At Mansion House with Sir David Wootton

Splendid evening representing the Marketors at the Entrepreneur’s Installation Dinner held at Draper’s Hall. The Company of Entrepreneurs © Jonathan Cherry