Michael Cassidy CBE, MBA (Chairman)

Michael Cassidy is a practising solicitor and consultant with DLA Piper. Michael has been at the forefront of the business world in London for two decades and was chairman of the Policy and Resources committee at the Corporation of London between 1992 and 1997. He was awarded the CBE for services to the City in the 2004 New Years’ Honours List.

Michael is currently President of the London Chamber of Commerce. He also sits on the Development Board at City University and is Chairman of The ADAPT Trust, a charity that works across the UK to improve access to arts and heritage venues. He is also patron of the Treloar Trust, a charity providing education, therapy, medical support and training for young people with disabilities.

Read the Board of Governors Chairman's address from our annual report.