Dr Sophie Chandauka MBE, chair and govt founding father of the Black British Enterprise Awards, mentioned: “I wish to lengthen my warmest congratulations to all of the winners of the 2024 Black British Enterprise Awards. In a time when the challenges we face within the UK and abroad are all too obvious, your success is a strong reminder of the resilience, brilliance, and management inside our group.
“The presence of sturdy ladies on the helm of British companies just isn’t solely inspiring however important. I’m honoured to see the awards recognise Pamela Maynard as Enterprise Individual of the Yr taking part in a worldwide management position on the forefront of AI innovation at probably the most iconic and systemically essential know-how corporations.
“Our BBBAwards winners are all paving the way in which for the subsequent technology, proving that excellence is aware of no boundaries, and that, collectively, we will proceed to reshape the way forward for British enterprise.”
Mr Peters mentioned: “As a long-time associate of the Black British Enterprise Awards, we’re deeply honoured to witness the unimaginable expertise being spotlighted, notably this yr’s recognition of Pamela as a exceptional feminine chief in STEM.
“Her achievements signify the innovation, resilience, and excellence that outline black British enterprise management in the present day.”
The awards additionally celebrated two particular honorary awards, The Ally of the Yr Award designed to recognise the work of senior Allies to the Black group who proceed to attempt for variety and equality in enterprise, and The Affect Award which is designed to honour a person of African or Caribbean heritage who has made vital impression in elevating the visibility and popularity of Black professionals within the UK.
The 2024 Ally of the Yr Award went to Patrick Thomson, CEO Europe, Center East & Africa at JPMorgan Asset Administration. The 2024 Affect Award went to Rob Anarfi, Chief Danger Officer at Beazley.
The awards gala recognised the achievements of Rising Stars and Senior Leaders throughout six trade sectors: Arts and Media, Shopper and Luxurious, Entrepreneur, Monetary Providers, Skilled Providers, and STEM.
The Telegraph is the Nationwide Media Companion for the Black British Enterprise Awards.
The winners of the 2024 Black British Enterprise Awards are as follows:
Black British Enterprise Individual of the Yr
Pamela Maynard, Chief AI Transformation Officer, Microsoft Buyer and Companion Options
Arts and Media Rising Star
Jimi Adesanya, Co-Founder and Government Producer, JM Movies & Unbound Studios
Arts and Media Senior Chief
Laura Henry-Allain MBE, Storyteller, Producer, Educationalist and Marketing consultant, Allain Creatives
Shopper and Luxurious Rising Star
Leon Francis, Senior Supervisor, Apple
Shopper and Luxurious Senior Chief
Geoffrey Williams, VP Colleague Attraction & Inclusion, Burberry
Entrepreneur Rising Star
Mike Williams, Co-Founder, Flake Bake Ltd
Entrepreneur Senior Chief
Mark Dalgety, CEO, Caricom Merchandise Ltd T/Z Dalgety Teas
Monetary Providers Rising Star
Khalia Ismain, Black Entrepreneurs Programme Supervisor, Lloyds Financial institution
Monetary Providers Senior Chief
Ize Idemudia, Managing Director, COO, Morgan Stanley
Skilled Providers Rising Star
Yeshua Carter, Senior Marketing consultant, Founding father of EY Outreach, EY
Skilled Providers Senior Chief
Liza Jordan, Managing Director, Accenture
STEM Rising Star
Tolu Falade, Manufacturing Staff Chief, BP
STEM Senior Chief
Haddy Davies, World Enterprise Companion, Catalyst Applied sciences, Johnson Matthey
Ally of the Yr
Patrick Thomson, CEO Europe, Center East & Africa at JPMorgan Asset Administration
Affect Award
Rob Anarfi, Chief Danger Officer at Beazley
