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. I became Master on my 25th anniversary with the Company.

I qualified as an Accountant and had a family and one of my children has also become a liveryman. I married Frauke in 2020 

I have enjoyed various roles within the Needlemakers as well as other City institutions including Bishopsgate Ward Club and the City Livery Club.

I enjoy motor racing (both as a spectator and driver), skiing, travelling, building design and 

refurbishment.

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.

Educated at Marlborough College and Birmingham University, I spent 10 years with Price Waterhouse Coopers and 26 years with Aviva in various roles, ending my career running their businesses in Hong Kong.

I was brought up in Malaysia and I am currently a non-executive director of a family business there, BOH Tea, which has a significant market share in the country.

I joined the Needlemakers in 1990 when my Father, Peter Barrows was Master and I chair the Membership and Fellowship Committee.

I live in London and Dorset. I have 2 children and am married to Amanda.

My interests include hiking, snow skiing and real tennis and I am a member of Queen’s Club.

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.