Marc Farror appointed as new Knight Commander

17 January 2025

St John Guernsey is delighted to announce the formal appointment of Marc Farror, MStJ, as Knight Commander for Guernsey, by HRH The Duke of Gloucester with immediate effect.

The Knight Commander is the figurehead of the organisation and chair of board which oversees the St John Guernsey Charity and the Ambulance and Rescue service, providing strategic oversight of the Commandery of St John in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Marc Farror, MStJ, has lived in Guernsey since 2017 and is currently the Chief Operating Officer of a group of companies operating in seven jurisdictions in the finance sector providing fiduciary, fund, and trust services, employing approximately 140 staff. His background is in advertising and marketing, which he pursued as a career after leaving University.

Mr. Farror’s involvement with St John began in 2018 when he was asked by the then Knight Commander, Andrew Henton, to join the operational boards of both the St John Charity and the St John Ambulance and Rescue Service. Mr. Farror has been instrumental in promoting collaboration and mutual growth in the two parts of the organisation and brought financial expertise to the commercial arm of St John. In interview it was clear that Mr. Farror has a firm view of what is needed to ensure St John’s continuing effectiveness and efficiency in all its aspects.

In selecting Mr. Farror as the candidate to be recommended for appointment as Knight Commander, the interview panel were mindful that, during the absence due to illness of Mr John Hollis, KStJ, Mr. Farror chaired the Commandery Board with skill and dedication, adopting an inclusive approach to management of the diverse operations of St John in Guernsey, amongst which the emergency ambulance service is of such crucial importance to the community. In this role, thrust upon him unexpectedly, Mr. Farror has performed creditably and efficiently, and has earned the respect of his colleagues for his dedication and vision. He has also maintained a consistent and coherent view of the strategies needed to maintain St John in delivering its works and purposes in Guernsey.

Upon notification of his appointment, Mr. Farror said: “It is an immense honour to be chosen for the role of Knight Commander for St John Guernsey. This organisation does so much for the Bailiwick and it is only possible due to the dedication and passion of both volunteers and staff who have committed so much time, energy and effort to the community over many years. My predecessor, John Hollis, along with the Knight Commanders who came before him, made a significant impact on St John locally and to be given the opportunity to help make an even greater difference for both St John Guernsey and the Bailiwick is a privilege and I thank HRH The Duke of Gloucester for this honour.”