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By: Susan Langley

Susan Langley is the Lady Mayor of the City of London. She previously served as Sheriff of the City of London and has held a number of roles in business, including a director at Lloyds of London, senior independent director UK at Asset Resolution and chair of Gallagher UK. She also joined the Department for Business and Trade as chief executive office for financial and professional services from 2013 to 2015.

All 9 Articles
  • Lady Mayor: The City must make East End kids like me feel like they belong

    Opinion

    Plenty of young people can see the City skyline from their classroom window, yet still feel like they don't belong. I want to change that.

    Lady Mayor Susan Langley at City of London event, wearing ceremonial attire, engaging with attendees, showcasing leadership.
  • Lady Mayor: It’s not right to pretend I’m no different to my male predecessors

    Opinion

    After debuting as London's first 'Lady Mayor', Susan Langley was inundated with emails telling her how she had inspired young girls.

    Lady Mayor Susan Langley delivering a speech at a community event, wearing a formal suit, in front of a local government b...
  • Lady Mayor: London must deepen ties with America’s emerging powerhouses

    Opinion

    The US is more than just two coasts. Miami, Dallas and Texas are booking and London is perfectly placed to feel the benefits, says Susan Langley A huge part of the impact of the mayoralty is the 100 days spent overseas, championing the sector and deepening relationships in key markets. When people talk about UK-US [...]

    Aerial view of London and Dallas with iconic landmarks, showcasing urban landscapes and architectural contrasts
  • Finally something to shout about: London’s insurance market!

    February 9, 2026

    The London insurance market represents what’s best about our city – its talented workforce, its global outlook and its creativity.

  • Lady Mayor: Self-deprecation is damaging UK economy

    January 26, 2026

    Davos 2026 made clear that British pessimism about the UK economy is damaging its own reputation on the world stage, writes Susan Langley.

  • From Brexit to Berne: Financial services enter a new era of global cooperation

    January 12, 2026

    2026 will be a year for collaborating with international partners to tackle shared challenges, reduce cross-border financing barriers, and promote investment, says Dame Susan Langley Henry Ford once said that “coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, but working together is success”. As global ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services sector, my goal for 2026 is [...]

  • The City needs more Tiggers and fewer Eeyores

    December 15, 2025

    If we want the world to choose London for financial services, we need to get better at rolling out the red carpet and signposting investors to everything London has to offer, says Susan Langley In my last column, I talked about getting ready for the first ever Lady Mayor’s Banquet. With these big set-piece moments [...]

  • Lady Mayor: Higher taxes will discourage investors at critical time

    December 1, 2025

    Higher taxes on dividends, pension contributions and savings risk discouraging investors exactly when we need them, writes Susan Langley.

  • Lady Mayor: I want to un-square the Square Mile

    November 17, 2025

    We need to make it clear to everyone that the City is an open and welcoming place, regardless of background, writes Lady Mayor Susan Langley.

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