In Memoriam, Reinhold
“Wenn Ihr an mich denkt, seid nicht traurig. Nennt mich bei dem Namen, den Ihr mir immer gegeben habt. Erzählt von mir und traut Euch, zu lachen. Gebt mir einen Platz zwischen Euch, so wie ich ihn im Leben hatte.…
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The Watery Business Of Heritage
Remarks to: the Company of Watermen & Lightermen‘s Freemen’s Lunch, Friday, 18 November 2022, Watermen’s Hall Master, Wardens, Court members, fellow Freemen: I may be our Master’s worst nightmare, a sailor with an audience who believes they might want to…
Trying, In Trying Times
I am delighted, as Chairman of the historic Emanuel Hospital Charitable Trust administered by the City of London Corporation to share the news that we have awarded over £650k to Age UK to provide vital advice and support to help…
Hasta Mañana
Remarks to: IoD India (Institute of Directors), 2022 London Global Convention on Corporate Governance & Sustainability, The Montcalm, Marble Arch, London, W1H 7TN, 11:00-12:00, Thursday, 10 November 2022. Boardroom Challenges In A New World Order Emerging Challenges for Board Leadership…
The Kingdom’s Second City
Remarks to: Trades House Of Glasgow, by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 Deacon Convener, Deputy Lord Provost, Lord Dean of Guild, Collector of the House, most Distinguished Guests – well all guests actually, Ladies and gentlemen……
Tinning Ourselves
Remarks to: Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers Alias Wire Workers by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli on Tuesday, 11 October 2022. Master, Wardens, Visiting Masters, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Selling Status – Insider Crime & Abuse Of Trust
Remarks to: The 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime, by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, Monday, 5 September 2022, at Jesus College, Cambridge “Could A Little Bit Of Corruption Be A Good Thing”
Jolly Good Fellow
It was a distinct honour to be elected to an Honorary Fellowship at Kings College London (KCL) in 2021. Due to pandemic restrictions, ceremonies were delayed over three years. In the past few weeks, KCL has held nearly 50 graduation…
Knowledge Mile Begins
I was pleased that the Court of Aldermen saw fit to announce their support for my candidacy as Lord Mayor of the City of London, 2023-2024. Subject to election by the Livery, that role would take effect on 10 November…
Return Of The Beer Hunter
A few, very few, have wondered what the seasonal artisanal brewing company of Scobby Dobby Doo Brewery GmbH got up to in early 2022, especially after the stupendous season that was last year.