04 July 2025, 05:57
By Furniture News Mar 25, 2025

Furniture Makers elects officers for 2025/26

The Furniture Makers' Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has elected its officers for the 2025-26 term.

Debbie Johnson will assume the role of master, bringing a wealth of experience from her diverse career in nursing, retail, and publishing, including her tenure with Cabinet Maker magazine.

Debbie says: “It is a great honour to be elected as your next master. My passion for both this livery and our industry fuels my commitment to serve you well. I am grateful for your trust and look forward to representing The Furniture Makers’ Company and strengthening our community together.”

Jessica Alexander, with over 35 years in the UK bed manufacturing sector and a longstanding association with the National Bed Federation, steps into the position of senior warden, while Alistair Gough, an entrepreneur with more than 45 years in the paper and furniture industries, has been appointed junior warden.

"Their collective expertise and dedication promise to further our mission of supporting and advancing the British furnishing industry," says the Furniture Makers.

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