During his year as Lord Mayor, Alderman King will act as a spokesperson for the City, leading overseas business delegations to key international markets on behalf of the UK financial and professional services industry.
In the role he will meet government representatives, alongside business leaders and policy makers both at home and abroad. He will look to strengthen economic ties with the UK, identify new business opportunities and promote the UK as a top global destination for foreign investment.
Alderman King’s Mayoral Theme is Growth Unleashed. As part of this, he will be championing the launch of a series of City Belonging Networks. The networks will bring Employee Resource Groups and individuals together across the Square Mile to create events, improve communication and consultation and foster community.
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The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor, Alastair King
Lord Mayor - City of London
The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor, Alastair King
Lord Mayor
Alastair is the Founder and Chairman of Naisbitt King Asset Management Limited, an independent, FCA-regulated fund management firm, headquartered in the City of London. He started his career as a lawyer and practiced as a solicitor at a leading international law firm.
Alastair was first elected as a Common Councillor for the Ward of Queenhithe (where he resides) in 1999, was then elected Alderman in 2016 and served as Sheriff of the City of London 2022-2023.
He has served on a wide range of City of London Corporation Committees including the Finance Committee and the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee. Alastair sits on the Governing Bodies of the Bridewell Royal Hospital, the Samuel Wilson Loans Trust, Morden College and Emanuel Hospital.
A Liveryman of eleven City Livery Companies, Alastair also serves as Chairman of The British Liver Trust and Chairman of Onside Youth Zone, Haringey Project.
