The new Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding OBE, has vowed to celebrate the “enterprise, innovation and creativity” of the city’s business community.
Ms Golding, pictured, became the first black woman in the UK to become a Lord Lieutenant when she was appointed by the Queen to the historic role earlier this week. 
American-born Ms Golding, who has lived in Bristol for 35 years, officially takes up the post on April 22 when current Lord Lieutenant Mrs Mary Prior CVO MBE retires. The role includes representing the Queen at ceremonial events.
Mr Golding, who was formerly Bristol’s High Sheriff, has a high profile in business circles in the city, having served on a number of boards of public bodies and private sector organisations.
She currently chairs Bristol Water’s customer challenge group and is a director of specialist recruitment firm Moon Consulting.
Ms Golding said: “I am thrilled and deeply honoured to be appointed by The Queen to the ancient and historic role of Lord-Lieutenant.
“As The Queen’s personal representative in the County, I look forward to recognising the contributions of those in the voluntary sector within our communities, to celebrating the enterprise, innovation and creativity of our strong and diverse businesses and to showing our appreciation to those who keep us safe from harm.
“I have a deep affection for the city and citizens of Bristol and this will enable me to build bridges and networks across our city for the interest and welfare of Bristol.
“May I also thank Mary Prior for her tireless dedication to, and enormous achievements in, the service of The Queen.”
Ms Golding has also sat on the boards of Business in the Community; the Ethnic Minority Business Forum; Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; ITV West and West Country; Avon & Somerset Police Authority; University of the West of England and the General Chiropractic Council.
