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City of London chief Ian Thomas tops 2027 Black Powerlist

The 57-year-old becomes first Black leader of the Square Mile's governing body in its 900-year history.

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What to know

  • Ian Thomas becomes the first Black chief executive of the City of London Corporation in its 900-year history and tops the 2027 Black Powerlist.
  • As CEO, Thomas oversees 5,000 staff and manages the City of London Police, 11,000 acres of open spaces, and advocacy for the UK's financial sector.
  • The 21-year-old Black Powerlist recognizes influential people of African and Caribbean heritage across boardrooms, public office, the Square Mile, and other sectors.
  • Sir Lenny Henry receives a Lifetime Achievement Award for co-founding Comic Relief, which has raised over £1.6 billion since 1985.

“It exists to show young people of African and African-Caribbean heritage what is possible, in fields they might never have considered but which are accessible.”

Michael Eboda, Chief executive, Powerful Media · Evening Standard ↗ · Oct 30

Ian Thomas Chief executive, City of London CorporationSir Lenny Henry Comedian, Comic Relief co-founderMichael Eboda Chief executive, Powerful Media (Powerlist publisher)

City of London chief Ian Thomas tops 2027 Black Powerlist
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    Sir Lenny Henry receives Lifetime Achievement Award

    The comedian and Comic Relief co-founder receives recognition for his outstanding contribution to British culture and society, having raised over £1.6 billion for charity since founding the organization in 1985.

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    Ian Thomas named top of 2027 Black Powerlist

    The City of London Corporation chief executive is recognized as the UK's most influential Black Briton in the 21st edition of the Black Powerlist awards. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London on Friday night.

    “When I started my journey in public service, I never, ever thought, [not] in a million years, that I'd be recognised in this way.”
    — Ian Thomas

    1. 2 outlets first by Evening Standard, 13d ago · also ITVX · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets first by The Voice Online, 14d ago · also BBC · read ↗

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  3. background

    Ian Thomas becomes chief executive of City of London Corporation — Thomas secured the role following seven interviews and an election, becoming the first Black person to lead the Square Mile's governing body in its more than 900-year history.