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Lord Mayor wants to focus on scientists, not bankers

The new Lord Mayor of the City of London wants to futureproof the Square Mile by branching out into new markets

Michael Mainelli wants London to be 'the solution centre for any problem'
Michael Mainelli wants London to be 'the solution centre for any problem' Photo: Stringer/Getty Images

One week into the job, and the new Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli already has a clear goal for his year in office: support the City’s scientists and engineers.

“We’ve actually got more scientists and engineers than bankers and insurers in the City,” Mainelli tells Financial News. “It’s recognising the importance of that component.”

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