Akua is a Chartered IT Professional within the EMEA Onsite Support Team at London Stock Exchange (LSEG) In addition to her primary role, she actively advocates for diversity and inclusion. She is involved with the LSEG WIN Engagement Community Team, leads WIN Tech Events, co-leads UK Accessibility initiatives, champions mental health, and leads UK Community…
It was celebrations all round as guests gathered to celebrate the 2021 Precious Awards finalists and winners. Now in its fifteenth year, The Precious Awards – founded by Foluke Akinlose MBE – acknowledges the achievements of women of colour in business. The Awards recognise exceptional determination, innovation, entrepreneurial skills, and talent across multiple categories and…
PRECIOUS Nights is a monthly event that gives you the opportunity to hear from previous PRECIOUS Award winners . Join us as they share the highs, lows and lessons of their journey and give actionable tips and advice. The evening is about storytelling, connecting, honesty and community in a unique atmosphere of collaboration and motivation….
Held in the historic surroundings of the Waldorf Hotel in central London, the 13th Annual PRECIOUS Awards saw some of the most inspiring women of colour in the UK awarded for their enterprise and leadership. The diverse range of finalists included two university friends who founded a natural hair brand that was the first afro…