Andrien Meyers CC
Deputy of Aldgate Ward
Andrien is currently Deputy to Alderwoman Sue Langley. He was first elected in 2017. He currently Chairs the Investment and EDI Committees. Andrien has been involved in public life for over two decades. He has held senior positions at a diverse range of London Councils, whilst also having senior advisory and NED roles in the investment industry within the City of London.
Social mobility and impact is close to Andrien’s heart and this is reflective in various initiatives that he’s founded e.g. Investment after school programme, afro caribbean cricket are just a few to name.
Andrien spoke recently at the Goldsmith's Hall about growth and community.
Mandeep Thandi CC
Director of Cyber & Privacy at Gemserv
Mandeep is a leading professional in cyber security, privacy, digital transformation, and energy policy, with over 18 years of experience in the City of London. As a Common Councillor, he actively contributes to various committees that inform and facilitate policies related to business growth, cybercrime and fraud, and environmental initiatives, including green and sustainability programmes in our Ward.
Mandeep is passionate about his role as a Common Councillor and greatly values the support and engagement he receives from the electorate.
David Sales CC
Director of Price Forbes Insurance
David is a Chartered Insurance Broker who has dedicated his career to the London insurance market since leaving school. As a Certified Aviation Insurance Professional (CAIP), he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the industry. David's engagement with the City Civic has been notable; he had the honour of serving as Master of the Worshipful Company of Insurers from October 2020 to October 2022.
In March 2022, he was elected as a City of London Common Councillor for Aldgate Ward, where he contributes to key committees such as Licensing, Culture, Heritage and Libraries. He is committed to addressing pressing issues like rough sleeping and the unreliability of public transport in the City.
In addition to his civic duties, David is a Board Member of Pollinating London Together (PLT), focusing on biodiversity and the alarming decline of pollinators. He also values education, maintaining a long-standing relationship with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), where he was honoured with the CII Exceptional Service Award in 2012. Furthermore, David serves as Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors at Galleywall Primary School in Bermondsey and actively participates in the Rotary Club, raising funds for various charitable causes.
Lesley Cole
Senior Business Partner at Howden
Prospective Candidate
Lesley has worked in the City of London for more than 30 years in various IT roles at Brokers
She’s passionate about the heritage and future of London and co chairs Howden’s Multiculturalism committee organising events to promote D&I and support Howden's charities
Tim McNally CC
President of Aldgate Ward Club
Tim is the CEO of an ICT consultancy and is the President of Aldgate Ward Club 2023-24. He is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Worshipful Company of Insurers.
Since being elected as a Common Councillor in 2022 Tim has spoken up at Guildhall's Common Council in support of the Creechurch Conservation Area and the effect of developments on Bevis Marks Synagogue, and recently spoke and succeeded in extending the early years support at the Aldgate School for families who work in the City, who have young children who need affordable daytime provision, which was in danger of closure.
Tim serves on Corporate Service (HR), Pensions, Civic Affairs, Community and Childrens' Services and the Housing Management committee.
Outside of his work at the Corporation Tim is a Chair of Trustees at a number of housing and older people' charities and Chair of an Educational Foundation. Tim serves as a Governor at the City of London Academy, Southwark, where he is Chair of Finance.
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