THE COMMITTEE
Meet the Lloyd’s Yacht Club committee for 2026…
GUY WILLIAMS
Commodore
Guy, was elected as Commodore in 2024 having been Honorary Secretary for two years before that. He chairs the Committee which runs the club on behalf of its members. He is a regular sailor on Lutine.
VIVIENNE RUSSELL
Vice Commodore
Viv has responsibility for all ‘landside’ areas of the Club’s activities including member socials and communications. Viv is also responsible for Lutine’s corporate chartering and has been on the committee for a number of years.
Viv is Claims Client Relationship Management Director, EMEA at Chubb
NEIL ARMSTRONG
Rear Commodore – Sailing
Neil has previously been Skipper of Lutine, and is our only skipper to have held the position over 2 yachts (the Swan and the X-55). He currently looks after Lutine’s welfare and has overall responsibility for all the sailing activities of the Club as well as managing our small number of active Club Skippers.
Neil is a Surveyor/Adjuster at Charles Taylor
HELEN VON TROTSENBURG
Corporate Charters
Helen has been on the Committee for a number of years, previously as Membership Secretary but is now managing Corporate Charter bookings, the Club’s primary source of revenue.
Helen is a consultant in operational and office management
RUSSELL STREETER
Treasurer
Russell has been a member since 2022, joined the Committee in 2023 and remains in the role of Treasurer. He is an active racing sailor.
Russell is an Associate Director at Quest Group
CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Under 35s
GEOFF COZENS
Over 60s
Geoff was elected to the Committee in April 2025 and has taken over responsibility for the Over 60’s member’s activities, having joined the club 12 years ago. He has been a lifelong enthusiast of water based sports. Geoff has been retired for a number of years having spent a 40 year career working in the Lloyd’s and associated communities.
PETER JOHNSTON
Membership Secretary
Peter was elected to the Committee in April 2025 and is responsible for membership. He is a Day Skipper and a keen sailor and a regular sailor on Lutine.
Peter is owner and Managing Partner of Sealclean (Tonbridge) LLP
TRUDY AVERY-PAYNE
Committee Member – Finance
Trudy has and continues to be responsible for the club bookkeeping since 2008, providing support to Russell, our Treasurer.
Trudy is an assistant accountant at Lloyd’s
HELEN VON TROTSENBURG
Honorary Secretary
Helen maintains this important role in addition to her other Club responsibilities.
LUKE SAVAGE
President
A former Commodore, Treasurer and Finance Director of Lloyd’s Luke finally manages to spend some of his time sailing and provides crucial 360′ support to the Club.
Luke is a Non-Executive Director
ENRICO NANNI
Admiral
Enrico served two years as Commodore and continues as an active contributor to the longer-term strategic development of the Club.
Enrico is Chief Commercial Officer, Europe at Howden
Tim Blackstone
Vice Admiral
After a few years on the Committee, Tim completed 2 years as Commodore. He continues to be responsible for the running of Club Weekends to ensure we all get out on the water.
Tim is a Consultant to the Executive Search industry