Organisation

Governance

The Governance of the Fishmongers’ Company is directed by a Court of 34 Assistants, similar to a board of trustees/directors, from which six Wardens are selected to serve for a period of six years. The Wardens are the governing body of the Company, comprising of the Prime Warden, equivalent to a Chairman of a board of trustees/directors, elected/appointed each year, and five further Wardens.

Andrew Sutcliffe KC

Prime Warden 2024 - 2025

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Simon Barrowcliff

Warden

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Natalia Misciattelli Mocenigo Soranzo

Warden

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Charles Spicer

Warden

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William Mills

Renter Warden

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Evy Hambro

Warden

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Committees

The Company has six Committees which provide specialist knowledge in key areas of the Company’s management/business, assisting Court. Committees are made up of Wardens, Court Assistants and co-opted Liverymen.

Executive

The Executive is led by Clerk Toby Williamson and assisted by Deputy Clerk and Chief Operating Officer Joanna Allinson. They lead a team of 30+ staff at the Company who enable the Company to meet its core purpose of making a difference in today’s society.

Toby Williamson MVO

Clerk

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Joanna Allinson

Deputy Clerk & COO

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Andrew Wallace

Fisheries Director

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Steve Maile

Finance Director

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