The Goldsmiths’ Firm appoints new prime warden

The Goldsmiths’ Firm has introduced the appointment of brigadier Ed Butler CBE DSO as its new prime warden, in succession to Richard Reid. 

His priorities for the yr forward embody additional diversifying the Goldsmiths’ Firm group, demonstrating social impression – from its charitable grant giving of £4m annually to help expertise, vocational coaching, innovation and creativity, to its function in making certain the standard of treasured metals within the London Assay Workplace – and its individuals.

Now a revered specialist in strategic danger and resilience, Butler spent 24 years serving within the British Military, reaching his profession ambition on the age of 38 when he took command of twenty-two SAS (the twenty second Particular Air Service Regiment).

He has been formally recognised by His Majesty’s authorities on six events for his service to the nation, together with commander of the Order British Empire (CBE) and the Distinguished Service Order (DSO).

In 2008, he left the military and commenced making use of the data he had gained within the industrial area, first as a associate in a malicious danger advisory enterprise earlier than working in terrorism reinsurance. 

He now sits on a number of boards advising on, amongst different issues, the nuclear sector, safety and resilience know-how and insurance coverage.

His late father, Sir Adam Butler, served as prime warden of the Goldsmiths’ Firm from 1999-2000. 

Butler stated: “Sadly, I’m not that inventive however I’ve all the time been fascinated by how craftspeople could make such extraordinary and delightful objects. Our members, apprentices, silversmiths, jewellers and workers are our lifeblood, and we have to nurture them and have a technique that delivers success for the following 700 years.”