The finalists of the 2024 Black British Business Awards have been announced ahead of the gala in October.
Thirty-six finalists from companies including Amazon, Apple, Ralph Lauren, EY, L’Oreal and Burberry will compete across six industry categories to be recognised by the awards, now in their 11th year.
The theme of the event is is #NEXT, which intends to acknowledge a new wave of talent – recognising rising stars poised to become the next generation of industry leaders and honouring those who paved their way.
Dr Sophie Chandauka MBE, chair and executive founder of the awards, said: “Congratulations to the finalists of the 2024 Black British Business Awards. Your success stories serve as a powerful reminder of the progress we are making and what is possible.
“As we find ourselves in a new political landscape, it is crucial that government and industry leaders do not overlook, undervalue or undermine the huge talent and potential from the black community.
“The class of 2024 is a breathtaking celebration of aspiration, accomplishment, resilience and innovation across all segments of the UK economy.”
The winners will be revealed on Friday, 11 October 2024 at the InterContinental London in Park Lane.
Wells Fargo is hosting the 2024 awards finalist reception, having been a major corporate supporter of the awards since 2019.
John Langley, corporate & investment banking COO and head of international at Wells Fargo, said: “Wells Fargo is honoured to support the Black British Business Awards for the fifth year running, and we are thrilled to be hosting the finalist announcement this week at our London headquarters.
“These important awards celebrate exceptional Black professionals and entrepreneurs and spotlight the unwavering tenacity, drive, commitment and extraordinary talent of these individuals. I want to extend my warmest congratulations to all of the finalists, and wish them the best of luck at the awards later this year. We will be there to support you.”
Since their inception, the Black British Business Awards have promoted the representation of black talent across all sectors, recognising both senior leaders and emerging stars who contribute significantly to the UK economy.
J.P. Morgan returns for the fifth year as the Key Partner of the BBBAwards and, for the seventh consecutive year, The Telegraph will continue its role as national Media Partner.
Other significant sponsors include Alix Partners, Baker McKenzie, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte Goldman Sachs, L’Oréal, Morgan Stanley, MSCI, Oliver Wyman, Financial Times, the Stepstone Group and Wellington Management.
The 2024 awards finalists are as follows:
Arts and Media Rising Stars
- Jimi Adesanya, Co-Founder and Executive Producer, JM Films & Unbound Studios
- Monique Reynolds-Blanche, PR Specialist, UK & EMEA Publicity, Netflix
- Daniel Carter, Enterprise Customer Experience Marketing Lead, EMEA, Amazon Web Services
Arts and Media Senior Leaders
- Charlene Prempeh, Founder, A Vibe Called Tech and Contributing Editor, Financial Times HTSI
- Dr Charisse Oyediwura, Chief Executive, Black Lives in Music
- Laura Henry-Allain MBE, Storyteller, Producer, Educationalist and Consultant, Allain Creatives
Consumer and Luxury Rising Stars
- Leon Francis, Senior Manager, Apple
- Naomi Mafeni, Senior Brand Manager, CeraVe skincare, L’Oréal
- Tia Rochester, Senior Buying Manager EMEA, Ralph Lauren Collection
Consumer and Luxury Senior Leaders
- Geoffrey Williams, VP Colleague Attraction & Inclusion, Burberry
- Rene Moshi Macdonald, Founder and Creative Director, Lisou Ltd
- Ryan Panchoo, Founder and CEO, Borough22
Entrepreneur Rising Stars
- Christina Taylor, Founder, Aim Sky High Talent
- Mike Williams, Co-Founder, Flake Bake Ltd
- Tendai Moyo, CEO, Ruka Hair
Entrepreneur Senior Leaders
- Sama Trinder, CEO and Founder, Bingham Riverhouse and bhuti
- Mark Dalgety, CEO, Caricom Products Ltd T/Z Dalgety Teas
- Ndubuisi Uchea, Co-Founder & CEO, Word on the Curb
Financial Services Rising Stars
- Jeffrey Krampah-Williams, National Key Account Manager, Santander
- Khalia Ismain, Black Entrepreneurs Programme Manager, Lloyds Bank
- Yinka Baruwa, Credit Portfolio Manager, Wells Fargo
Financial Services Senior Leaders
- Ize Idemudia, Managing Director, COO, Morgan Stanley
- Oliver Gayle, Managing Director, Barclays
- Rob Anarfi, Group Chief Risk Officer, Beazley plc
Professional Services Rising Stars
- Helen Clark, Global Mobility Tax Technology Manager, KPMG
- Tendai Sibanda, Director, AlixPartners
- Yeshua Carter, Senior Consultant, Founder of EY Outreach, EY
Professional Services Senior Leaders
- Dwayne Gibson-White, Partner, EY
- Kyle Mason, Head of External Monitoring, Shell
- Liza Jordan, Managing Director, Accenture
STEM Rising Stars
- Hewan Wole, Global Marketing Director, ViiV Healthcare, GSK
- Maureen Biney, Software Engineer, American Express
- Tolu Falade, Production Team Leader, BP
STEM Senior Leaders
- Haddy Davies, Global Business Partner, Catalyst Technologies, Johnson Matthey
- Natznet Tesfay, Vice President, S&P Global
- Pamela Maynard, CEO, Avanade
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