Ian Luder

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Ian Luder (born 1951) is the 681st Lord Mayor of the City of London, elected in 2008.

Luder studied economics and economic history at University College London before working as a tax accountant for Arthur Andersen and later Grant Thornton.[1] He regularly comments on tax matters, and helped to found the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers.[2] He entered local government as a Labour councillor in Bedford, and was a member of Bedford Borough Council for 23 years.[3]

Luder served as a Sherrif of the City of London for 2007–2008. He was elected Lord Mayor on 29 September 2008, taking office in the "Silent Ceremony" on 7 November.[2]

References

  1. ^ Waller, Martin (2008-11-08), "London welcomes new mayor Ian Luder to office", The Times, http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/movers_and_shakers/article5109555.ece, retrieved on 10 November 2008 
  2. ^ a b New Lord Mayor elected for City of London, City of London, 2008-09-29, http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/media_centre/files2008/New+Lord+Mayor+elected+for+City+of+London.htm, retrieved on 10 November 2008 
  3. ^ cityoflondon.gov - Member details, http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/committees/member/displayMemberDetail.aspx?id=167, retrieved on 10 November 2008 


Civic offices
Preceded by
David Lewis		 Lord Mayor of the City of London
2008–2009		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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