NEW MEMBERS (FREEDOM ADMISSIONS, JULY 2021) Brigadier Harry Nickerson Harry is the owner and managing director of Cour Ltd, a renewable energy, farming and property company in Argyll. Previously, he served in the Army, achieving the rank of Brigadier and appointment as Regimental Lieutenant Colonel of the Scots Guards. He has seen active service during tours of Northern Ireland, the first Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq. Harry commanded the 1st Battalion Scots Guards in Germany and Iraq, then 49 (East) Brigade in the East of England, and – finally – the Joint Air Land Organisation. He was the Senior British Officer and head of operational planning in the Turkish-led, International Security and Assistance Force (Afghanistan). He coordinated all ceremonial operations in London as the Brigade Major of the Household Division, and worked in the Directorate of Operational Capability, for the Chief of the Defence Staff. Harry now serves as a chair and trustee on several
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charities, enjoys music as well as sailing, flying, shooting, and engineering. Harry was admitted to the Freedom and became an Honorary member of the Livery on the same day.
Nelson Ahonsi Nelson received a BSc in Quantity Surveying from the University of Westminster and is a Chartered Surveyor today. Before he became an Associate Director at Savills, he was an Associate who provided strategic capital allowances advice during transactions for investors, solicitors and accountants; valued capital allowances on acquisitions and capital expenditure projects for all commercial property use classes; and negotiated valuations with HMRC and Valuation Office Agency.
He enjoys travelling and food, and is also interested in real estate and mentoring.
Pranav Bhanot Pranav is a solicitor at Meaby & Co Solicitors LLP and founder of the online legal platform, TheWeddingLawyer.co.uk. He is a co-founder and trustee of the charity Make It Beat and volunteers on numerous community projects. He studied at University of Manchester, UCL, BPP University and trained in the City before becoming a solicitor. Pranav is a Parish and District Councillor in his local area and recently served as chair of Chigwell Parish Council. His interests include fitness, travelling and reading.
THE CLOTHWORKER | AUTUMN 2021
Cherica’s work takes inspiration from traditional techniques whilst drawing from newer material and/or processes. She has passion and creativity and appreciates design from all disciplines. She has transitioned from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and currently works for McLaren Automotive as one of three Senior Colour and Material Designers showcasing super cars to McLaren’s Ultimate Series Clientele in their luxury customer journey department. In 2021, she acted as a judge for The Clothworkers’ Company Associate Prize in Printed Textiles Design for New Designers.
Ian Maclean MBE Cherica Haye
This September, Nelson moved to the US to begin a master’s in Real Estate Finance and Investment Banking at Cornell University.
designs and future forecasting for couture houses.
As an alumna of both the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins, Cherica has an eye for colours, materials and design. Her extensive experience in the areas of material construction and design has made her an ideal candidate for the fashion, automotive and sportswear industries. She has worked with Alexander McQueen, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, and LuluLemon brands. She has also spent time in Italy, working for Ratti spa textile mills developing current fabric
Ian is currently the Managing Director at John Smedley Ltd, Director and Vice-Chairman of UK Fashion Textiles, and a trustee at both The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust and John Smedley Archive Charitable Trust. Ian was awarded an MBE in October 2020 for his service to the UK textiles industry. He is a grantee for two Royal Warrants, from Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Prince of Wales. Ian has an MBA from Open University and an MA from
