City policy chief Catherine McGuinness’s 2022 exit triggers succession race | Business News
One of the most powerful jobs in the Square Mile will come up for grabs next year when Catherine McGuinness steps down as chair of the City of London Corporation’s policy and resources committee.
Sky News understands that Chris Hayward, the committee’s deputy chair, is expected to succeed Ms McGuinness in the role following an election to be held next May.
The leadership transition, which will come at the end of Ms McGuinness’ five-year term, will come at a crucial time for London as a financial centre, as the Corporation attempts to drive a sustainable post-pandemic recovery.
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The transition will come at the end of Catherine McGuinness’s five-year term
Mr Hayward, an experienced figure in the property industry, is said by senior City figures to be the likeliest successor to Ms McGuinness.
The policy and resources committee plays a crucial role in shaping the…
