Photo: Some Committee members at the Civic Luncheon 2022
The Club is managed by a Committee consisting of the President, a Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary, the Immediate Past Chairman, 5 recent Chairmen (ex-officio), up to eight other members of the Club and the elected Common Councilmen for the Ward (ex-officio members) and any Vice Presidents (ex-officio) that may be elected.
The Chairman is an annual appointment - elected at the Annual General Meeting in May each year. The Chairman is elected from the serving members of the Committee and, amongst other things, is primarily responsible for representing the Club at Civic functions within the City as well as organising the Club's calendar of annual events.
The Alderman for the Ward of Broad Street is automatically an ex officio member and is always President of the Club. Unlike the position of Chairman, the President is not subject to annual election.
Professor Michael Mainelli MStJ FCCA FCSI(Hon) FBCS became President of the Club on election as Alderman for Broad Street Ward in 2013. Michael co-founded Z/Yen, the City of London’s leading commercial think-tank. Educated at Harvard, Trinity College Dublin, and the London School of Economics, he has been a senior accountancy partner a
Professor Michael Mainelli MStJ FCCA FCSI(Hon) FBCS became President of the Club on election as Alderman for Broad Street Ward in 2013. Michael co-founded Z/Yen, the City of London’s leading commercial think-tank. Educated at Harvard, Trinity College Dublin, and the London School of Economics, he has been a senior accountancy partner and Ministry of Defence Director. Michael is a fellow of KCL, Goodenough College, and Gresham College, visiting professor at UCL's Bartlett School, active in ten livery companies, past Master of the Worshipful Company of World Traders, craft-owning Freeman of the Company of Watermen & Lightermen, and late Sheriff of the City of London 2019-2021, with charity interests in the environment, education, and care.
As Lisa has worked in, with, and for the legal profession for more than 30 years, she is planning events around the theme ‘Legal London.
Lisa is married to Basil; they have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.
Lisa, an expert in the business management of SME law firms, now works part-time advising and assisting Notaries Public.
Judith Rich OBE worked in the charity sector for over 45 years, initiating and building up Cards for Good Causes (nationally selling over £7million worth of charity Christmas cards annually).
She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, being a founding member.
Judith now spends her time advising on governance and good mana
Judith Rich OBE worked in the charity sector for over 45 years, initiating and building up Cards for Good Causes (nationally selling over £7million worth of charity Christmas cards annually).
She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, being a founding member.
Judith now spends her time advising on governance and good management in the charity sector and in various voluntary appointments in the City of London and Winchester. In 2006 the Individual Lifetime Award of the charity sector as well as the Services to Humanity Award from the International Red Cross marked her continuing voluntary contribution, as did in 2009 the Award of the Silver Swan by her Mother Livery Company, the Worshipful Company of Musicians.
Judith Bingham, BA MA ACIS ACMA CGMA Jwas born in the City of London at Saint Bartholomew's Hospital. She was educated at the Lady Eleanor Holles school in Hampton and took a BA in Modern Arts and an MA in Strategic Financial Management at Kingston University.
Judy started her career in the translation sector before selling her business,
Judith Bingham, BA MA ACIS ACMA CGMA Jwas born in the City of London at Saint Bartholomew's Hospital. She was educated at the Lady Eleanor Holles school in Hampton and took a BA in Modern Arts and an MA in Strategic Financial Management at Kingston University.
Judy started her career in the translation sector before selling her business, Translagency Ltd, in 1988. Deciding on a career change she then trained as a Chartered Secretary and a Chartered Management Accountant.
Since the 1990’s she has held a number of finance positions within the media sector, including BBC Worldwide. From 2007 to 2018 Judy was the Director of Finance for the Input Media Group.
Married to John, she lives in Southall and is a keen National Trust supporter volunteering at their property in Osterley. Judy took over as Treasurer of Broad Street Ward Club in 2020
Christine Cook Christine had a long career in retail and the civil service, culminating in a senior position at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
She was Clerk to the Guild of Freemen of the City of London for four years and has now retired to Brightlingsea in Essex.
Commander James Nisbet VR RN was born in Northumberland and educated in Yorkshire, moving to London in 1990 to study for an MA in Modern History.
He began a finance career in 1994 as a graduate trainee at NatWest Bank in the City, becoming a Chartered Banker in 1996. Moving on to work for a number of international banks over the next 15
Commander James Nisbet VR RN was born in Northumberland and educated in Yorkshire, moving to London in 1990 to study for an MA in Modern History.
He began a finance career in 1994 as a graduate trainee at NatWest Bank in the City, becoming a Chartered Banker in 1996. Moving on to work for a number of international banks over the next 15 years he also served as a Reservist in the Royal Navy. Having decided on a career change in 2015 James took up a full time role in the Royal Navy looking after 45 Sea Cadet units in Greater London and Essex.
He became a Freeman of the City of London in 2002 and is now a Liveryman of the International Bankers and Shipwrights Companies. James is a member of the Guild of Freemen and sits on the Council of the Royal Society of St George.
Married with two daughters, he lives in the Chiltern Hills and enjoys gardening, skiing and the occasional game of golf.
Nigel Mattinson
Sarah Sturrock
Michael Bradly Russell
Lars Andersen
Anzo Francis
Richard Muir
Deputy Christopher Michael Hayward CC Chris is married to Alexandra. They have two young children and live in Sarratt, Hertfordshire and the City of London.
In the City Chris is Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, has been Churchwarden at St. Margaret Pattens and the Chairman of the Trustees of the Friends of St. Marga
Deputy Christopher Michael Hayward CC Chris is married to Alexandra. They have two young children and live in Sarratt, Hertfordshire and the City of London.
In the City Chris is Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, has been Churchwarden at St. Margaret Pattens and the Chairman of the Trustees of the Friends of St. Margaret Pattens. Chris is a Past Chairman of the Broad Street Ward Club (2013-2014), a member of the Candlewick, Farringdon and Coleman Street Ward Clubs, Life Member and serves on the Council of the City of London Branch of the Royal Society of St. George and Life Member and Warden of the Guild of Freemen. Chris is also a member of the Carlton Club, the City Livery Club and a member of the Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames.
Chris served as Non-Aldermanic Sheriff for the City of London 2019-2021 and was elected as Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee of the City of London Corporation in May 2022
Antony Manchester CC is Managing Director for UK public policy at BlackRock and sits on the IRSG Board; TheCityUK's EU and Public Affairs groups, and Investment Association committees.
Formerly Antony was Financial Counsellor and Head of the Economic, Financial and Tax department of the UK Permanent Representation in Brussels, and ha
Antony Manchester CC is Managing Director for UK public policy at BlackRock and sits on the IRSG Board; TheCityUK's EU and Public Affairs groups, and Investment Association committees.
Formerly Antony was Financial Counsellor and Head of the Economic, Financial and Tax department of the UK Permanent Representation in Brussels, and has held several other roles in Government, including head of EU Financial Services and City competitiveness at HM Treasury, leading EU Internal Market at the Cabinet Office, and First Secretary Competition, Telecoms and Company Law at a previous stint in Brussels.
Antony lives in Faversham, Kent, and is married with three children. He holds a degree in History from the University of Durham.
Shahnan Bakth CC is a seasoned finance professional with a keen interest in markets, regulation and risk management. He has had a multi-disciplinary and successful career in banking for over 16 years at some of the world's largest financial institutions in the US and Europe.
Shahnan also takes a keen interest in the environment around
Shahnan Bakth CC is a seasoned finance professional with a keen interest in markets, regulation and risk management. He has had a multi-disciplinary and successful career in banking for over 16 years at some of the world's largest financial institutions in the US and Europe.
Shahnan also takes a keen interest in the environment around him. He is a problem-solver by nature and passionately believes in improving the world around us.
John Bennett MBE is a Retired international banker, very experienced in regulation and compliance, now with substantial additional experience in local government and secondary and tertiary education.
John served as an ex-officio Committee Member as Common Councilman for the Ward of Broad Street
Mike Kemsley
Roger Walsh
Jonathan Hindle
Neil Hitchens
Martin Samuel
Robin V Darbyshire FCA Born in 1955, Robin qualified as a chartered accountant in 1979. After several years as an auditor, he joined the Bank of England and spent 19 years responsible for its accounts. While there, he served on the committee of the European System of Central Banks.
Since then Robin has worked independently in Central Bank finances and working for the IMF in various countries and on projects for the European Central Bank. He lectures and writes on Central Bank issues.
For 9 years Robin was the honorary accountant of St Paul’s Cathedral Foundation which raised funds for the refurbishment of the Cathedral. He is a member of the Guild of Freeman and the Worshipful Company of International Bankers..