Michael Mainelli
Former Lord Mayor of London
About this speaker
Michael Mainelli is a distinguished British-American entrepreneur who served as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London from November 2023 to November 2024. He is the Executive Chairman of Z/Yen Group, a leading commercial think tank, and has a long history of public service, including roles as an Alderman and Sheriff of the City of London. A renowned expert in governance and financial services, Mainelli’s appearance at the 2025 Free Cities Online Summit will focus on governance models for Free Cities and liquid democracy.
