Powerlist 2020 facts for kids
The 13th annual Powerlist is a special list that celebrates the most influential people of African, African Caribbean, and African American heritage in the United Kingdom. It was put together by a group of judges led by Dame Linda Dobbs. This list was published in October 2019 and was supported by companies like J.P. Morgan & Co., pwc, linklaters, and The Executive Leadership Council. The Powerlist highlights people who are making a big difference in many areas, from business to sports.
The Powerlist: Celebrating Amazing People
The Powerlist helps to show young people that they can achieve great things. It features individuals who are leaders and innovators in their fields.
Top 10 Influential People
Here are the top 10 people from the 2020 Powerlist, recognized for their amazing achievements:
| Rank | Person | Job | Area | Why they're notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismail Ahmed | Businessperson | Business, Corporate, Financiers & Entrepreneurs | He founded and is the chairman of WorldRemit, a company that helps people send money internationally. |
| 2 | Pat McGrath | Make-up Artist | Arts, Fashion & Design | She is the founder of Pat McGrath Labs, a very famous make-up brand. |
| 3 | Michael Sherman | Businessperson | Business, Corporate, Financiers & Entrepreneurs | He is a top leader at BT Group, helping to plan their future. |
| 4 | Jacky Wright | Businessperson | Technology | She is the chief digital officer at Microsoft, leading their digital efforts. |
| 5 | Stormzy | Grime Artist | Media, Publishing & Entertainment | He is an award-winning musician, famous for his grime music. |
| 6 | Edward Enninful, OBE | Editor-in-Chief | Media, Publishing & Entertainment | He is the Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue, a major fashion magazine. |
| 7 | Ebele Okobi | Public policy director | Technology | She works for Facebook, handling public policy for Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey. |
| 8 | Paulette Rowe | Businessperson | Technology | She is a global head at Facebook, managing payments and financial partnerships. |
| 9 | Lynette Yiadom-Boakye | Artist | Arts, Fashion & Design | She is an award-winning painter, known for her unique art. |
| 10 | Richard Iferenta | Businessperson | Business, Corporate, Financiers & Entrepreneurs | He is a partner at KPMG, a big accounting firm. |
More Inspiring Leaders
Many other incredible people were also listed in the 2020 Powerlist. They are organized by their industry below.
Arts, Fashion, and Design Stars
These individuals are making waves in the world of creativity and style:
- Adwoa Aboah - A fashion model and the founder of Gurls Talk, a platform for young women.
- Chi-chi Nwanoku, OBE - A classical musician and the founder of Chineke! Orchestra, which promotes diversity in classical music.
- Duro Olowu - A well-known fashion designer.
- Dr Shirley J Thompson, OBE - A composer, conductor, and music expert at the University of Westminster.
- Isaac Julien, CBE - An artist and filmmaker.
- Lemn Sissay, OBE - A poet, author, and broadcaster.
- Matthew Morgan - The founder of Afropunk Festival, a music and arts festival.
- Valerie Brandes - The founder and CEO of Jacaranda Books, a publishing company.
Business and Finance Whizzes
These people are leaders in the world of business, money, and entrepreneurship:
- Alan Smith - A global head of risk strategy at HSBC, a large bank.
- Arunma Oteh, OON - A scholar at St Antony's College, Oxford and a former leader at the World Bank.
- Bukola Adisa - A head of framework and design at Barclays, another big bank.
- Camille Drummond - A vice president of global business services at BP, an energy company.
- Eric Collins - The CEO and founding member of Impact X Capital Partners.
- Gary Stewart - The director of Telefonica Open Future & Wayra UK.
- Jason Black (J2K) - A co-founder of Crep Protect and co-owner of Crepe and Cones.
- Lindelwe Lesley Ndlovu - The CEO of AXA Africa Specialty Risks at Lloyd's of London.
- Netsai Mangwende - The head of finance for Great Britain at Willis Towers Watson.
- Pamela Hutchinson - The global head of diversity and inclusion at Bloomberg.
- Patricia Lewis - A managing director at BofA Securities.
- Sandra Wallace - The UK managing partner at DLA Piper, a law firm.
- Dame Sharon White - The chairman of John Lewis Partnership, a famous retail group.
- Tavaziva Madzinga - The CEO of Swiss Re UK & Ireland.
- Tevin Tobun - The founder and CEO of GV Group Gate Ventures.
- Wol Kolade - A managing partner at Livingbridge.
- Yvonne Ike - A managing director and head of the Sub Saharan Africa region at BofA Securities.
Media, Publishing, and Entertainment Heroes
These individuals are shaping what we watch, read, and listen to:
- Ade Adepitan, MBE - A TV presenter and a Paralympic wheelchair basketball player.
- Afua Hirsch - A journalist, author, and broadcaster.
- Akala - A rapper, journalist, poet, and activist.
- Anne Mensah - The vice-president of content UK at Netflix.
- Amma Asante, MBE - A writer and director.
- Charlene White - An ITN News anchor.
- David Olusoga, OBE - A historian and joint creative director of Uplands Television Ltd.
- Femi Oguns, MBE - The founder and CEO of Identity School of Acting.
- Gary Younge - A journalist and author.
- Idris Elba, OBE - A famous actor, writer, producer, musician, and DJ.
- John Boyega - A well-known actor.
- Kanya King, CBE - The CEO and founder of the MOBO Awards.
- Lorna Clarke - The head of production for BBC Radio 2 & BBC Radio 6 Music.
- Marcus Ryder - The chief international editor of China Global Television Network Digital.
- Mo Abudu - The CEO and executive chair of EbonylifeTV.
- Naomie Harris, OBE - A famous actor.
- Paulette Simpson - An executive at Jamaica National Group and executive director of The Voice Media Group.
- Reggie Yates - An actor, broadcaster, and DJ.
- Reni Eddo-Lodge - A journalist and author.
- Simon Frederick - An artist, photographer, and director.
- Sir Lenny Henry - A famous actor, writer, and campaigner.
- Vanessa Kingori, MBE - The publisher of British Vogue.
- Yolisa Phahle - The CEO of General Entertainment at Naspers Ltd.
Politics, Law, and Religion Leaders
These people are making a difference in government, justice, and faith:
- Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE, DL - A member of the House of Lords and a campaigner for children's rights.
- David Lammy, MP - A Member of Parliament for Tottenham.
- Dr Sandie Okoro - A senior vice president and general counsel at the World Bank.
- Grace Ononiwu, CBE - The chief Crown Prosecutor for the West Midlands.
- Joshua Siaw, MBE - A partner at White & Case, a law firm.
- Dr Kathryn Nwajiaku - The head of International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Secretariat at the OECD.
- Martin Forde, QC - A barrister.
- Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin - The Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
- Segun Osuntokun - A managing partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm.
Public Service and Education Champions
These individuals are dedicated to helping communities and improving education:
- Beverley De Gale, OBE & Orin Lewis, OBE - The founders of ACLT (African Caribbean Leukemia Trust), a charity.
- Dr Cheron Byfield - A governor and founder of King Solomon International Business School and CEO of Excell3.
- Dr Dayo Olukoshi, OBE - The principal of Brampton Manor Academy.
- Dr Margaret Casely-Hayford, CBE - The chair of Shakespeare's Globe, chancellor of Coventry University, and a non-executive director at Co-op Group.
- Marvin Rees - The Mayor of Bristol.
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex - A campaigner and former actress.
- Nira Chamberlain - The president of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
- Professor Funmi Olonisakin - A vice-president and professor at King's College London.
- Lord Woolley - A co-founder and director of Operation Black Vote.
- Sonita Alleyne, OBE - The Master of Jesus College, Cambridge and a member of the BBC Trust.
Science, Medicine, and Engineering Innovators
These experts are making breakthroughs in health, science, and technology:
- Dame Donna Kinnair - The CEO and general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing.
- Dr Emeka Okaro - A consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
- Dr Ian Nnatu - A consultant psychiatrist.
- Dr Joy Odili - A consultant plastic surgeon.
- Dr Martin Griffiths - A lead trauma surgeon at Royal London Hospital and clinical director for violence reduction at the NHS.
- Dr Samantha Tross - A consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.
- Dr Sylvia Bartley - A senior global director at Medtronic Philanthropy.
- Prof. Laura Serrant, OBE - A professor of Community and Public Health Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University.
- Prof. Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent, OBE - The chief midwifery officer for NHS England.
Sports Superstars
These athletes are achieving greatness in the world of sports:
- Anthony Joshua, OBE - A famous boxer.
- Dina Asher Smith - A British record-holding sprinter.
- Eniola Aluko - A footballer.
- Lewis Hamilton, MBE - A multiple Formula One champion.
- Luol Deng - A former NBA basketball player.
- Nicola Adams, OBE - A boxer.
- Raheem Sterling - A footballer.
Technology Trailblazers
These innovators are leading the way in the world of technology:
- Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, MBE - The CEO and co-founder of Stemettes, an organization promoting STEM for girls.
- Baroness Oona King - The vice president of Diversity and Inclusion at Snap Inc..
- Ian Greenstreet - The founder and chairman of Infinity Capital Partners and an advisory board member at the London Stock Exchange.
- Ije Nwokorie - A senior director at Apple Inc..
- Mariéme Jamme - The CEO of SpotOne Global Solutions and an advisory board member for Data-Pop Alliance.
- Martin Ijaha, CBE - The founder of Neyber.
- Nneka Abulokwe, OBE - The founder and CEO of MicroMax Consulting.
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