Team

Richard Turner became Clerk to the Company in 2026. He previously served as Clerk of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers, supporting the Prime Warden, Court, and membership across all aspects of Company life, including governance, events, and charitable activity.

Richard has over 40 years’ experience in international luxury hospitality and membership organisations, with a strong background in leadership, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Richard is also a Liveryman of the Innholders’ Company.

The day-to-day management of a Company is entrusted to a Clerk who is the senior salaried employee, a role akin to either a modern Chief Operating Officer or a General Manager. Notwithstanding their title, Clerks to City Livery Companies should never be thought of as administrative pen-pushers. Indeed, the effective and efficient management of the entire Company rests principally on the Clerk’s shoulders.The main workload is the administration of the Membership, Charity and Planning and organising events from small meetings to large banquets throughout the year.