Leading business figures across UK PLC came together on October 2nd 2014 to celebrate the winners of the first Black British Business Awards, sponsored by EY. This year’s outstanding winners are all role models who will inspire a new generation to pursue excellence in their careers. I had the honour of attending the event and it really was an exceptional celebration of the BAME community in the UK. RSL Management Services were proud supporting partners of this auspicious event and will continue to support the BBB Awards message in every way possible.
The Black British Business Awards, founded by Melanie Eusebe and Sophie Chandauka, celebrate and promote the significant contributions by black professionals in businesses in Britain, uncovering inspirational role models and ambassadors across all UK industries including media, professional services, finance, infrastructure and manufacturing and STEM.
Winners
Black British Business Person of the Year – Margaret Casely-Hayford, Chairman, Action Aid UK
Financial Services Awards – Sponsored by Alexander Mann Solutions
Rising Star of the Year – Lorraine Wright, Director, UBS
Leader of the Year – Trevor Williams, Chief Economist, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Awards
Rising Star of the Year – Timi Dorgu, Regional Sales Manager, London, L’Oréal
Leader of the Year – Wilfred Emmanuel Jones, Founder, The Black Farmer
Infrastructure & Manufacturing Awards – Sponsored by BP
Rising Star of the Year – Jim Lenga-Kroma, Human Resources Graduate, RWE npower
Leader of the Year – David Waboso CBE, Capital Programmes Director, London Underground Ltd
Media & The Arts – Sponsored by MeWe360
Rising Star of the Year – Joanna Abeyie, Founder and Director, Shine Media Ltd
Leader of the Year – Darcus Beese, President, Island Records
Professional Services – Sponsored by Baker & McKenzie
Rising Star of the Year – Chike Eduputa, Consultant Analyst, PA Consulting Group
Leader of the Year – Tom Shropshire, Partner, Linklaters LLP
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM, includes health professionals) – Sponsored by EDF Energy
Rising Star of the Year – Anne-Marie Imafidon, Head Stemette, Stemettes
Leader of the Year – Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Space Scientist and Science Communicator, UCL and Science Innovation Ltd
Entrepreneur of the Year – Sponsored by Virgin Money
Rising Star of the Year – Philip Poku, Founder/Director, Young Graduates Day Nursery
Leader of the Year – Piers Linney, Co-CEO, Outsourcery PLC
