In a traditional ceremony at the Guildhall, the veteran Clarksons Platou gas shipbroker was elected London’s 688th Lord Mayor, a position he will take over on 13 November.
Still known by many in shipping simply as Jeffrey Evans, he assumed the formal title Lord Mountevans last year after the death of his elder brother.
Although a historic role, the Lord Mayor still retains political influence to lobby on behalf of business and social interests in the City, leading Evans' supporters to hope his appointment will maintain the current UK government's support for shipping.
