Nick was admitted to the Needlemakers in 2013.   He was instrumental in setting up and running a regular series of company webinars during the pandemic, with a diverse range of guest speakers from within the company’s ranks as well as from affiliated charities and other external organisations. He is a member of the company’s working group responsible for establishing the Needlemakers’ Prize for Advanced Needle Technology, the inaugural winners of which were announced in May 2025.

A native of Taunton Somerset, Nick holds music degrees from Clare College, Cambridge and King’s College, London. He later qualified as a solicitor and worked in the international M&A group at Clifford Chance London. Nick moved in-house in 1999 and headed up divisional business and legal affairs functions of Warner Bros and CBS International’s European operations, giving many opportunities for international travel and to attend film premieres. He now works as an Executive and Leadership Coach with clients across a range of business sectors and geographic locations.

Nick has served on Advisory Boards of Spitalfields Music and English National Opera, and retains close connections with the performing arts. His husband, Ivan van Kalmthout, is a senior arts executive and former Director of Opera at the Portuguese National Opera and at the Staatsoper Berlin. Courtesy of Ivan, Nick holds both UK and Dutch nationalities.

In addition to his love of the arts, Nick has a passion for history, is an enthusiastic explorer and aspires to be author of a travelblog. Recent travels have taken him to Indonesia, Namibia and New Zealand.

During a period of many happy years working for a residential property investment company (initially based in EC2), I was very fortunate to be proposed into the Worshipful Company of Needlemakers by Past Masters Susan Kent and Anthony Floyd and admitted in 2001

It was during this time that I qualified as an Accountant and had a family: Marcus (who was admitted into the Needlemakers in 2018 and a Civil Engineer) and Alexandra (a Marketing Executive)

A brief move to a FTSE 250 commercial property investment before a change of industry resulted in 14 years in private aviation where I was very fortunate to meet Frauke. Since then, I have changed back to the property industry based in Mayfair, Frauke and I married in 2020 and we are enjoying our time in Northants

I have enjoyed various roles within the Needlemakers as well as other City institutions and regularly attend many Civic and other events as well as organising social events, motor racing (both as a spectator and driver), skiing, travelling, building design and refurbishment

I am incredibly grateful for the privilege, support and friendships within the Company

John W. Scott is a U.S. Navy veteran expatriate professional with a 20-year active military career spanning service across the United States, Europe, Central America, and Asia, including five years of sea duty. After retiring from active service in 1999 and completing his time in the Fleet Reserve in 2009, John relocated to London in November of 2000, where he has continued to lead a dynamic and fulfilling life.

Since retiring from the U.S. Navy, John has held roles with his alma mater the University of Maryland University College, The Defence Financial Accounting Service, the Defence Contract Management Agency, and the London Borough of Brent, and occasionally advises on films and screenplays.

In 2012, he became a member of the Worshipful Company of Needlemaker’s. John became the company’s first steward and later served five years on the Court as well as contributing to two committees.

A member of both Buck’s Club and the Savile Club, John is also active in other London club’s and societies. His hobbies are painting, writing, composing music, and attending plays in the West End.

He is married to Honorine C. Scott (née Masroh) and is the proud father of Esenam A.S.A. Masroh-Scott. He also honours the memory of his late son, Somerset K.A.M. Scott.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, John brings a unique blend of military discipline, cultural insight, and creative flair to his endeavour’s.

Sue was born in Isleworth in 1952 and moved to Grimsby and then Nottinghamshire where she went to the Bluecoat School. This was followed by studying medicine at The Royal Free Hospital.

After qualifying as a doctor she became a partner and then senior partner in General Practice in Stanmore. She had a special interest in Mental Health. Whilst continuing her work as a GP she worked with Barnet Primary Care Trust and then became Chair of Barnet Clinical Commissioning Group.

She joined the Worshipful Company of Needlemakers in 2015.

Sue is married to David and has two children and two granddaughters.

She is a keen golfer and has been Lady Captain at Hadley Wood Golf Club and previously been on the Board.

Her interests, apart from golf, include opera (she is an Associate Member of Glyndebourne) and food

John grew up and was educated in Sevenoaks, Kent. Upon leaving College he entered the world of Estate Agency and ultimately became Managing Director of a six branch general practice in Kent and East Sussex. He has always had a strong believe in maintaining and improving standards in the profession and sat on the Council of the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents and its Education committee. He still acts as a Consultant in residential property matters both sales and lettings. He is also a founding trustee of The Arbon Trust the charity created by Propertymark NAEA & ARLA to support its members who are in need.

John has always been interested in the traditions and heritage of this great country that we all enjoy and upon retiring from practice trained as a Professional Toastmaster. He works regularly throughout the Country and in the City at many functions including Awards Ceremonies, Conferences, and Weddings.

He was appointed Beadle to The Worshipful Company of Needlemakers in 2013, Beadle to The Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers in 2014 and Beadle to The Worshipful Company of Broderers in 2017. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, travel, theatre and gardening.

Fiona was appointed Clerk to the Company in 2017. She is only the 15th Clerk known to have held the position since prior to 1714.