Goldsmiths’ Company appoints four new members to its Court of Assistants
The Goldsmiths’ Company, one of the City of London’s Great Twelve Livery Companies, will mark its 700th anniversary in 2027
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The Goldsmiths’ Company has appointed four new members to its Court of Assistants, the organisation’s non-executive board equivalent.
Silversmith Brett Payne, lawyer and university registrar Rachel Sandby-Thomas, former Deloitte partner Sir William Touche and technologist Doug Twining have joined the 25-member Court, following an open call for applications and a selection process overseen by the Nominations Committee.
Payne has worked as a silversmith, jeweller and educator for more than 40 years, running his own design and manufacturing business since 1987 and supporting community-based applied arts projects. He became a Freeman of the Company in 1997 and joined the Livery in 2013.
Sandby-Thomas has served as registrar of the University of Warwick since 2016 and was previously director general, Legal at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. She became a Companion of the Bath in 2012 and joined the Livery earlier this year.
Sir William, a former London senior partner and vice-chair at Deloitte, is a non-executive director at Chanel and Daily Mail and General Trust, and vice president of finance at TechUK. He joined the Company’s Finance and Risk Committee in October.
Twining, chief technology officer at law firm Mills and Reeve, has three decades of experience in digital and data technology across private sector organisations. He became a Freeman in 1990 and currently chairs the Company’s Digital Committee.
Prime warden Ed Butler said the appointments would strengthen the Company’s leadership in areas including digital transformation, hallmarking and financial management. He said: “Together they bring expert knowledge and experience that is essential in running the Company today, securing its future for generations to come. Their commitment, wisdom and energy will be essential in underpinning the vital work we do for the trade and craft and in delivering our philanthropy.”
The Goldsmiths’ Company, one of the City of London’s Great Twelve Livery Companies, will mark its 700th anniversary in 2027.
