British businessman, Ken Olisa who was born to a Nigerian father and a British mother has been announced as the Most Influential Black Briton on the Powerlist 2016. The Powerlist is an annual list of the most powerful people of African and Caribbean heritage in Britain.
The sixty-four year old businessman would receive the Powerlist 2016 award at a ceremony at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum this Monday night. He is also the first black Briton to serve as a director at a FTSE 100 company with Thomson Reuters.
Other names who made the list include comedian Lenny Henry who came in second place, Ofcom boss Sharon White, 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen, Formula One World champion Lewis Hamilton, double Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah, among others.
The list is usually picked by a panel of independent judges and while speaking on this year’s list, Powerlist 2016 publisher Michael Eboda said:
“I am delighted to salute the truly inspirational men and women in this year’s magazine. Ken is a wonderful role model who highlights the exceptional talent in black communities.”
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