THE COMMITTEE
Meet the Lloyd’s Yacht Club committee for 2023…
TIM BLACKSTONE
Commodore
After several years on the Committee, Tim has taken on the role of Commodore for a a two-year term of office. He continues to be responsible for the running of Club Weekends and running the team of volunteer Club Weekend Skippers to ensure we all get out on the water.
Tim is the Managing Partner at Matrix Interim Management
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.
Neil is a Surveyor/Adjuster at Charles Taylor
Vivienne Russell
Rear Commodore – Club
Viv now assumes 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 a Business Consultant at Clyde & Co
JONATHAN SPRY
Treasurer
Jonathan has been on the Committee for some time and continues in the position of Treasurer looking after the Finances of the Club
Jonathan is CEO at Envelop Risk
HELEN VON TROTSENBURG
Membership Secretary
Helen has been on the Committee for 2 years and acts as Membership Secretary ensuring new members are onboarded effectively and make the most of their club membership. Helen also works with Tom and Viv in managing Corporate Charter bookings.
Helen is Joint CEO at Payroll Giving Plus Ltd t/a StC Payroll Giving
GUY WILLIAMS
Honorary Secretary
A member of the Club for some years, Guy has recently joined the committee as Honorary Secretary. He looks after Committee admin.
Guy is an underwriter with Liberty Specialty Markets.
ANNABEL SAVAGE
Communication
Annabel assists with the communication and social events of the Club.
Annabel is a Manager at PwC
LIZ LOTZ
Merchandise and Marketing
Liz is an active sailor and boat owner. A former Commodore of the club she has held roles on the Committee since 2004 and currently assists with merchandise and marketing.
Liz is Head of Data & Analytics at Amwins Global Risks
Max Walker
Under 35’s
Max has been on the Committee for several years and now assumes responsibility for the under 35 section of our Club.
Max is a Broker at The Texel Group
TRUDY AVERY-PAYNE
Committee Member – Finance
Trudy has and continues to be responsible for the club bookkeeping since 2008, providing support to Jonathan our Treasurer.
Trudy is an assistant accountant at Lloyd’s
Russell Streeter
Assistant Treasurer
Russell has been a member since 2022 and joined the Committee in 2023 to assist with financial management and reporting.
Russell is an Associate Director at Quest Group
JAMES BRADY
Legal Advisor
James joined the club in 2014 and has been a regular on Lutine ever since. He joined the committee in 2022 to provide legal support.
James is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
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
TOM BAILEY
Admiral
A longstanding committee member and former Commodore, Tom now manages the relationship with our numerous charter partners in the market
Tom is Executive Director at Tempo Underwriting
ENRICO NANNI
Vice-Admiral
Enrico has just completed 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