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Former Merrill Lynch banker elected Lord Mayor

William Russell will oversee a new digital skills initiative launched by the outgoing Lord Mayor

William Russell, a former Merrill Lynch investment banker and the current chair of asset manager CDAM, has been elected as the 692nd Lord Mayor of the local authority that helps to oversee the Square Mile.

Russell will take over from Peter Estlin on November 8 and serve a year-long term.

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