#NEXT - we have officially announced the 2024 BBBAwards Finalists! From launching nominations in February to now, it has been an amazing journey to find these outstanding 36 Black British #professionals and #entrpreneurs. In the 11th year we mark a new decade of The Black British Business Awards, celebrating outstanding rising stars that will become tomorrow’s industry leaders, as well as those who have paved the way for the next generation. The celebrations will begin today at Wells Fargo, 2024 #BBBAwards Finalist Announcement Sponsor. We cannot do this work alone and so want to thank our 2024 sponsors for their continued support of the BBBAwards and recognition of Black excellence and entrepreneurship. J.P. Morgan, AlixPartners, Baker McKenzie, Barclays UK, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Financial Times, Goldman Sachs, L'Oréal, Morgan Stanley, MSCI Inc., Oliver Wyman, The Stepstone Group, Wellington Management, Wells Fargo. Read more about our finalists by visiting the BBBAwards website - https://lnkd.in/geQVQxAb Read the official announcement in The Telegraph, the BBBAwards’ Official National Media Partner - https://lnkd.in/gcF9UG7v #BlackTalent #BBBA11 #BlackInBusiness
About us
Celebrating the exceptional performance and outstanding achievements of Black people in British business. Empowering and accelerating the progression of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic talent from middle-management into the c-suite and the boardroom.
- Website
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http://www.thebbbawards.com
External link for The Black British Business Awards
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Business and diversity
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Primary
London, GB
Employees at The Black British Business Awards
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Larry Hirst CBE
Independent Chairman, Director, Consultant & Mentor
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Sheila Gbolonyo
Project Management and Operations Specialist
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David Dellaire
Voice Teacher, Choral Conductor & Music Director, Stage Director, Singer, Awards Producer
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Sandra Atemo
I help entrepreneurs handle details, streamline their workflow, and boost their efficiency. Let me help you shine professionally.
Updates
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📣 Introducing our first 2024 BBBAwards STEM senior leader... Haddy Davies CEng MIChemE, Global Business Partner, Catalyst Technologies, Johnson Matthey. From building a legacy to inspiring the #NEXT generation of STEM professionals, Haddy’s story should be amplified far and wide. Although we are confident Haddy could survive a zombie apocalypse alone we asked her which famous person would be on her team? Let us know in the comments who would be on yours. 🧟♂️ Read more about Haddy: https://lnkd.in/geQVQxAb This category is sponsored by Morgan Stanley. To find out more information on Sponsorship opportunities please visit our website. #BBBA11 #STEM #BlackInBusiness
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This week we are shining a bright light on the #STEM category. Our final 2024 BBBAwards STEM Rising Star is….Tolu F., Production Team Leader, bp. In June, we sat down with Brenda Emmanus to discuss all things recognition and more. Watch the video below to find out which outstanding Black individual Tolu thinks isn't spoke about enough. 📹 It feels like it was just yesterday that Tolu wowed our BBBawards Judging Panel. With over 10 years in the energy industry Tolu’s strategic and continuous improvement initiatives have unlocked millions in commercial value, impacting BP’s global operations. We are excited to amplify Tolu’s journey. Read more about Tolu: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/geQVQxAb This category is sponsored by Morgan Stanley. To find out more information on sponsorship opportunities please visit our website. #BBBA11 #STEM #BlackInBusiness
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Yesterday, we began the celebrations for the 2024 STEM category. Next up we have Maureen Biney, Software Engineer, American Express From meeting Maureen at Judging Day to celebrating her successes again at the Finalist Announcement in July, we were blown away by her many notable contributions at American Express and her valuable work outside her corporate role. Maureen is an integral part of inspiring the #NEXT generation of STEM professionals. On the topic of being inspired, Maureen sat down with Brenda Emmanus OBE to tell us about her favourite Black owned business Koli & Olum a subsidiary of Ada Ari Books. Learn more about Maureen: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/geQVQxAb This category is sponsored by Morgan Stanley. To find out more information on sponsorship opportunities please visit our website. #BBBA11 #STEM #NextGen
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#NEXT... We are celebrating our STEM finalists this week on Linkedin. First up we'd like to introduce Hewan Wole, Global Marketing Director, ViiV Healthcare, GSK. We caught up with Hewan at the BBBAwards Judging Day to learn about her favourite Black owned business Peckham Palms. 📹 Aside from this, Hewan’s journey from joining GSK as a graduate trainee after completing her Doctor of Pharmacy training to the almost decade long legacy she has been building is truly inspirational. We are proud to highlight Hewan this year. Learn more about Hewan: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/geQVQxAb This category is sponsored by Morgan Stanley. To find out more information on sponsorship opportunities please visit our website. #BBBA11 #STEM #MorganStanley
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📣 #NEXT... #BBBAWARDS SPONSOR REVEAL! This year's STEM sponsor is Morgan Stanley. We are proud to be partnering with Morgan Stanley, celebrating the next decade of spotlighting incredible Black British talent. Congratulations to all of our superb #STEM finalists - Hewan Wole, Maureen Biney, Tolu F., Haddy Davies CEng MIChemE, Natznet T. and Pamela Maynard. Find out more about our BBBAwards finalists here: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/geQVQxAb Thanks again to Morgan Stanley for joining the Judging Panel this year. We look forward to celebrating with you at the 11th year of the Black British Business Awards. #BBBA11 #BlackInBusiness #MorganStanley
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To finish off this week’s celebrations of our outstanding 2024 BBBAwards Professional Services Finalists we have Liza Jordan, Managing Director, Accenture. Liza left quite the impression on the BBBAwards Judging Panel in June. From developing and sustaining senior C-Suite relationships that are based on trust, integrity and delivery to spearheading initiatives to elevate the experiences and progression of Accenture’s diverse talent groups, Liza is leading from the front. This category is sponsored by Wells Fargo. To find out more information on sponsorship opportunities please visit our website. #BBBA11 #ProfessionalServices #BBBAwards
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#NEXT...The BBBAwards features in the FT for a third time. 🗞️ Yesterday, The Financial Times spotlighted our outstanding 2024 Financial Services Finalists. Congratulations again to Jeffrey, Khalia, Yinka, Ize, Oliver and Rob. We are celebrating the financial services category on our Instagram this week. 📸 - https://lnkd.in/g3tssSJA Thanks again to the Financial Times, Che Wheatley and Sharold Palmer for your continued commitment to spotlight outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs. #BBBA11 #FinancialServices #FT
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Have you been following the 2024 Professional Services Category celebrations? Year after year, we are blown away with the high calibre of talent. Next up, we have Kyle Mason, Head of External Monitoring, Shell. This year’s theme is #NEXT, ushering in a new decade of impact and elevating the next generation of business leaders. Kyle’s story aligns with this perfectly. From leading diverse teams to create exponential growth to being an integral part of Shell’s Strategy Excellence Framework, a process for making multi-billion-dollar strategic decisions. He is inspiring us all. "What would be the title of Kyle's autobiography?" We sat down with Brenda Emmanus OBE to find out. 📹 Find out more about Kyle's incredible journey: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/geQVQxAb This category is sponsored by Wells Fargo. To find out more information on sponsorship opportunities please visit our website. #BBBA11 #ProfessionalServices #BBBAwards
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What an incredible group of 2024 BBBAwards Professional Services Rising Stars! Based off the reaction from our last finalist, we expect a big amplification for our first 2024 BBBAwards Professional Services Senior Leader. Join us in congratulating Dwayne Gibson-White, Partner, EY-Parthenon Dwayne is inspiring us all. Aside from being a seasoned strategy professional, Dwayne is a trusted leader. From being named the youngest EP in EY-Parthenon EMEA history to being the catalyst within EY’s Black Community, founding and sponsoring EY’s Transactions Black Network and actively shepherding >£50K in investment toward initiatives that advance EY’s black agenda. We are proud to amplify Dwayne's story. 'What is Dwayne's Motivation to strive and continue in his career?." 📹 Want to learn more? https://lnkd.in/geQVQxAb This category is sponsored by Wells Fargo. To find out more information on sponsorship opportunities please visit our website. #BBBA11 #ProfessionalServices #BBBAwards