BRITISH BALL
HONORING ALASTAIR BORTHWICK
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
THE PLAZA HOTEL, NYC
Join St. George’s Society of New York for the British Ball, our annual black-tie gala that celebrates distinguished members of the Anglo-American and Commonwealth community while raising vital funds to support our charitable work.
Each year, members, corporate leaders, and honored guests come together at the British Ball for an elegant evening of dining, dancing, and philanthropy. This signature gala not only celebrates outstanding achievement but also raises vital funds for our Scholarship Program through the Fund-A-Scholar Pledge Drive held during the evening.
We are pleased to announce that Alastair Borthwick, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Bank of America, will receive the 2026 Medal of Honor for his leadership in global finance, efforts to strengthen UK–US business relations, and support for educational access through the Posse Foundation. In addition, Brian Duperreault, former Executive Chairman of American International Group (AIG), will receive the Commonwealth Award in recognition of his contributions to the international Commonwealth community, including his leadership in advancing Bermuda’s global reinsurance industry and his philanthropic support of community development initiatives.
Member Ticket: $700 (Exclusively for members of SGSNY)
Tickets now on sale!
About Our Honorees:
Alastair Borthwick is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bank of America. He is also a member of the company’s executive management team.
Prior to his current position, Alastair was President of Global Commercial Banking from 2012-2021. He also served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Capital Markets, and Head of Global Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets. Alastair joined Bank of America in 2005 after 12 years at Goldman Sachs.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Alastair graduated from the University of St. Andrews, where he majored in economics and statistics. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College, and today he is a member of Tuck’s Board of Advisors.
Alastair and his wife Jeanine met at the Tuck school, and other than four wonderful years in London, they have lived most of their married lives in New York. Their family is proud to be British and American.
Alastair is Chair of the Board of Directors of BritishAmerican Business – the leading transatlantic trade association incorporating the British-American Chamber of Commerce in the US and the American Chamber of Commerce in the UK. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Posse Foundation.
Brian Duperreault is the former Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). He also previously served as Chief Executive Officer of AIG from 2017 to 2021.
Before joining AIG, Mr. Duperreault was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Insurance Group (Hamilton) from 2013 to 2017. Hamilton is a Bermuda‐based holding company of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance operations in Bermuda, the U.S. and the UK. Mr. Duperreault served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) from 2008 to 2012. Before joining MMC, he served for two years as non‐executive Chairman of ACE Limited, an insurance and reinsurance company, and as CEO of ACE from 1994 through 2004.Prior to joining ACE, Mr. Duperreault held various senior executive positions with AIG and its affiliates from 1973 to 1994.
Mr. Duperreault is a member of the Boards of Saint Joseph's University, CAS (Casualty Actuarial Society), Malteser International Americas, Charter Member of Industry Leaders Council (ILC), IESE Business School and Emeritus Member of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), and Executive Chairman of Cedar Trace.
He is a former Director of Johnson Controls, the former Chairman of the Board of Overseers of the School of Risk Management of St. John’s University, New York and Chairman Emeritus of Blue Marble Microinsurance. Mr. Duperreault holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Saint Joseph’s University.
Presenting Sponsor
$100,000 ($85,000 tax-deductible)
Presenting Sponsor credit i.e., ‘ABC presents the British Ball’
Three premium tables of 10 seats
Logo on step & repeat
Speaking opportunity
Podium recognition
Premium placement in digital invitation as Presenting Sponsor
Full-screen digital ad on screens at the event
Premium placement of logo on screens at the event
Acknowledgement in event press release
Corporate display & literature at event reception
Logo on St. George’s Society website
Sponsor acknowledgement in social media promotion
Interested in becoming a British Ball sponsor?
As a British Ball sponsor, you support life-changing assistance to immigrants from Britain and the Commonwealth in New York and join a community of professionals from a variety of sectors. To sponsor the British Ball, please email us at Anna@youreventpeople.com.
Gold Sponsor
$50,000 (40,000 tax-deductible)
Two prime tables of 10 seats
Podium recognition
Prime placement in digital invitation as Gold Sponsor
Full-screen digital ad on screens at the event
Logo on screens at the event
Acknowledgement in event press release
Corporate display & literature at event reception
Logo on St. George’s Society website
Silver Sponsor
$30,000 ($25,000 tax-deductible)
One prime table of 10 seats
Podium recognition
Listing in digital invitation as Silver Sponsor
Full-screen digital ad on screens at the event
Silver Sponsor listing on screens during the program
Patron Sponsor
$10,000 ($5,000 tax-deductible)
One table of 10 seats
Recognition as a Patron Sponsor in the digital invitation
Half-screen digital ad on screens at the event
Patron Sponsor listing on screens during the program
Full-Screen Ad
$3,000 (fully tax-deductible)
Bronze Sponsor
$15,000 ($10,000 tax-deductible)
One table of 10 seats
Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor in the digital invitation
Full-screen digital ad on screens at the event
Bronze Sponsor listing on screens during the program
Patron Ticket
$1,000 ($500 tax-deductible)
Recognition as a Patron in the digital invitation
Patron listing on event screens during the program
Half-Screen Ad
$2,000 (fully tax-deductible)
St. George’s Society of NY Member Ticket
$700 ($200 tax-deductible)
We are committed to delivering exceptional value, exposure, and recognition to our partners. Join us in creating an unforgettable experience that resonates far beyond the event itself.
To register for a table or sponsorship, please email britishball@stgeorgessociety.org or call Anna Titley on +1 (646) 250-1546.