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Nick Bensted-Smith

Harmonizer · DISC type IS
Master 2025 at Worshipful Company of Loriners
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Nick Bensted-Smith is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in investment management, including as Deputy Chairman at Sarasin & Partners LLP. He now holds a portfolio of non-executive and civic roles, focusing on investment, finance, education, and justice within the City of London Corporation and at Christs Hospital school.

Beyond his financial career, Nick is deeply committed to public service, serving as a Presiding Justice in Kent and as an elected Member of the Court of Common Council. His personal interests include supporting the UKs armed forces, with a noted affinity for the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

He is the Master of the Worshipful Company of Loriners for 2025, leading a livery company that dates back to the year 1261.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Master 2025
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Nick shows up

Socially Adept
Diplomatic
People-Oriented

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.

Priorities

Topics Nick cares about

Investment Management
After a 30+ year career, he now chairs the Investment Committee at Christ's Hospital and serves on the City of London's Finance and Investment Committees.
Civic Governance
As an elected Member of the Common Council for the Ward of Cheap, he is actively involved in the governance of the City of London.
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Career

Work history

12-1999
Master 2025
Worshipful Company of Loriners
9-2019
Director
Family Office in West Sussex
3-2014
Member of the Court of Common Council
City of London Corporation
5-2016
NED, Member of Council and Chairman of the Investment Committee
Christ's Hospital
4-2008
Presiding Justice
Central Kent Bench
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Media appearances

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Education
1983 - 1986
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Hons
University of Plymouth
Education details unavailable
Hurstpierpoint College
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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