LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - TheCityUK, an independent bodyto promote London's financial services industry, said on Tuesdaythat John McFarlane will take over as its chairman in September,succeeding Gerry Grimstone.
McFarlane, who is chairman of Barclays will workwith TheCityUK's executive team to lobby for Britain's financialservices industry in the UK, across Europe and internationally,TheCityUK said in a statement.
"Our major priority will be to advance the interests andcompetitiveness of our sector domestically and internationally,and enlist government support for such a strategic area for theUK," McFarlane said.
Paul Manduca has been appointed chairman of TheCityUK'sAdvisory Council. (Reporting by Matt Scuffham, editing by Louise Heavens)