Winners of Black British Business Awards 2020 revealed

Sophie Chandauka, co-founder of the awards, mentioned: “Each of our finalists and winners is a resource of inspiration, highlighting the substantial achievements and critical contributions the black community is earning in every single sector of the business world. 

“They all should have recognition and congratulations for their achievements, and it was our pleasure to honour them.”

Judging the awards was a panel of business executives, which include Karen Blackett, Uk region supervisor of WPP Uk, and Kenneth Tharp, director of The Africa Centre.

Black British Organization Awards 2020 winners

Black British businessperson of the calendar year
Segun Osuntokun, handling associate at BCLP, London business

Arts and media rising star
Nnena Nwakodo, producer, Bartle Bogle Hegarty 

Arts and media senior leader
Anthony Andrews, co-founder and innovative director, We Are Parable 

Purchaser and luxury rising star
Rachael Corson and Joycelyn Mate, co-founders, Afrocenchix 

Purchaser and luxury senior leader
Sandra Murphy, founder, Equidiet Uk Ltd

Entrepreneur rising star
Ayesha Ofori, founder and main government, Black House Network 

Entrepreneur senior leader
Trevor Robinson, founder and government innovative director, Tranquil Storm 

Money solutions rising star
Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy, senior digital item supervisor, Barclays 

Money solutions senior leader
Gavin Lewis, handling director, head of Uk LGPS, BlackRock 

Experienced solutions rising star
Natalie Carter, senior affiliate, Greenberg Traurig LLP 

Experienced solutions senior leader
Bennard Owusu, senior associate, BWF Solicitors  

STEM rising star
Ninarita Williams, project supervisor, Transport for London 

STEM senior leader
Dr Abdullahi Sheriff, executive,  strategic partnerships and solutions, Europe, GE Healthcare