Jessica Alexander has been installed as The Furniture Makers’ Company’s 64th master.
The British Furniture Confederation director and former NBD executive director will lead the furnishing industry charity and City of London livery company for a year.
‘Taking on this role as the figurehead of the furniture industry’s charity and livery company for the next 12 months is an honour and a privilege. Like others before me, I will do my best to spread the word about what an important and special organisation we are; to support and inspire everyone involved, all of whom work so hard to further its aims, and to encourage even more of those who have chosen to work in our industry long term to join us and help secure our future,’ she says.
Alistair Gough, Ocee International ceo, and Donna Bellingham, Shackletons ceo have become senior and junior warden respectively, with Gough set to succeed Alexander and Bellingham become master in 2028.
