CISI Chairman elected Sheriff of the City of London

Alan Yarrow, Chartered FCSI (Hon) and CISI Chairman, has been elected Sheriff of the City of London for the year 2011/12.

The election of the two new Sheriffs of London took place at the Guildhall of the City of London. Wendy Mead takes up the other Sheriff position.

The office of Sheriff dates back to the seventh century and is of long-standing importance to the government of the City of London.

The Sheriffs attend sessions in the Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey. They also support the Lord Mayor in his official duties and in promoting UK financial services and the City of London through an extensive programme of overseas visits. To be considered as a candidate for the office of Lord Mayor, an Alderman must previously have served as Sheriff.

Alan, who is already an Alderman, said: “It is an honour to take on this role and I look forward to executing my shrieval duties, including the promotion of the City of London as a world leader in international financial and business services.”