Message from the Chairman

It was my honour and privilege to be invited by Andrew to Chair his election campaign for non-Aldermanic Sheriff of the City of London 2022/23.  He is a truly outstanding Sheriff with the broadest base of Livery support I have seen for many years.

The role of Sheriff has become increasingly important over recent years.  Now-a-days both Sheriffs not only support The Lord Mayor and look after the Old Bailey, but are also expected to be credible Ambassadors for the City in their own right.  They are expected to do the heavy lifting here and abroad, standing in for the Lord Mayor when necessary.  This is especially important in these challenging times when the emphasis will be on our place in a post-Brexit post-Covid world.  This will require a range of skills and experience that are common to both Aldermanic and non-Aldermanic Sheriffs. 

In essence Sheriffs need to have an outstanding CV. They are required to be good communicators, good convenors and confident public speakers; have credible networks and successful business experience, and above all excellent Ambassadorial qualities.  A successful Sheriff will also have strong commitment to the Livery, the respect of the Corporation Officers and Members and support from their family home team.

Andrew has all of the above in spades. 

He has an excellent working relationship with the Lord Mayor Alderman Vincent Keaveny, and Alastair King, the Aldermanic Sheriff, and Nick Lyons the incoming Lord Mayor 2022-23- so we can look forward to them combining as 'One Team’.

Sir Michael Bear

 Chairman