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Sophie Chandauka, co-founder of the awards, said: “Each of our finalists and winners is a source of inspiration, highlighting the significant accomplishments and important contributions the black community is making in every sector of the business world.
“They all deserve recognition and congratulations for their accomplishments, and it was our pleasure to honour them.”
Judging the awards was a panel of business executives, including Karen Blackett, UK country manager of WPP UK, and Kenneth Tharp, director of The Africa Centre.
Black British Business Awards 2020 winners
Black British businessperson of the year
Segun Osuntokun, managing partner at BCLP, London office
Arts and media rising star
Nnena Nwakodo, producer, Bartle Bogle Hegarty
Arts and media senior leader
Anthony Andrews, co-founder and creative director, We Are Parable
Consumer and luxury rising star
Rachael Corson and Joycelyn Mate, co-founders, Afrocenchix
Consumer and luxury senior leader
Sandra Murphy, founder, Equidiet UK Ltd
Entrepreneur rising star
Ayesha Ofori, founder and chief executive, Black Property Network
Entrepreneur senior leader
Trevor Robinson, founder and executive creative director, Quiet Storm
Financial services rising star
Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy, senior digital product manager, Barclays
Financial services senior leader
Gavin Lewis, managing director, head of UK LGPS, BlackRock
Professional services rising star
Natalie Carter, senior associate, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Professional services senior leader
Bennard Owusu, senior partner, BWF Solicitors
STEM rising star
Ninarita Williams, project manager, Transport for London
STEM senior leader
Dr Abdullahi Sheriff, executive, strategic partnerships and solutions, Europe, GE Healthcare
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