Meet The Lord Mayor
Alderman William Russell was installed as the 692nd Lord Mayor in November 2019. He is the international ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services sector and is married to Hilary Russell, the Lady Mayoress.
Due to the global pandemic Alderman William Russell’s tenure is extended for another 12 months.
Meet The Committee
The DragonFest committee are people who work in, or have an interest in the City of London, donating their time and expertise to support the Lord Mayor and the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.
COMMITTEE
Lady Lenzie, Chair, Lord Mayor’s Appeal Board
Mr Neil Bellham, Founder, Peckish
Mr Andrew Cross, PM Worshipful Company of Marketors
Mr David Fowle, Forest Farm
Mrs Sally Hall, CEO, Breast Cancer Haven
Mrs Angela Jilina, Chair, European Board Cherie Blair Foundation
Mr Andrew Mayes, PM, Worshipful Company of Firefighters
Mr Peter Richardson, Team Manager G.B. u18 Dragon Boat Squad
Mr Paul Sewell, MetroBank
Mr Graham Thorn, Cobble Hill Farm
Mr Iain Varah, CEO, Redbridge Vision
Mr Mark Wheatley, City of London Corporation
MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE
Andrew Cross, Chair
Christine Baker
David Fowler
Angela Jilina
Lady Lenzie
Paul Sewell
Meet The Team
Christine Baker
PR
Mike Lanyon
Teams Manager
Andy Jones
Logistics
Sally Hall
Fundraising Workshops
Chris Dodimead
Dragon Boat Workshops
Camilla Brendon
Schools Outreach