Bronek Masojada Makes History as First Lord Mayor of London with Polish Roots

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Bronek Masojada is the 698th Lord Mayor of London and the first with Polish roots.

He completed the traditional procession in a gilded 1757 coach from the City to Westminster.

His father was a survivor of Soviet deportations to Siberia during World War II.

Masojada spent 21 years as chief executive of insurance firm Hiscox until stepping down in 2021.

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