Pamela Maynard, Microsoft‘s Chief AI Transformation Officer, has actually been called Black British Business Person of the Year 2024.
The distinguished honor acknowledges Maynard’s superior accomplishments in electronic development and service development.
Previously CEO of Avanade, Maynard led the firm to record-breaking success, winning Microsoft‘s Partner of the Year honor 18 times.
Under her management, Avanade protected over 75 Best Places to Work distinctions. Maynard made background as the initial Black women chief executive officer to lead a business on Glassdoor‘s Best Places to Work listing.
Upon approving the honor, London- birthed Maynard claimed: “It’s incredible, it’s an honour to be receiving this award. The room is filled with such incredible talent and the fact that a girl from Basingstoke, whose mum was a nurse and dad a bus driver, it certainly is humbling.
“When I became CEO in September 2019, I wanted my tenure to be centred around people and to be centred around purpose, it is all about making genuine human impact. This is a career milestone for sure.”
In her brand-new duty at Microsoft, Maynard will certainly spearhead AI-driven makeover for the tech giant and its consumers.
The honors event, held at London‘s In terCo ntinental Park Lane, commemorated its 11th year with the motif #NEXT, highlighting increasing celebrities in Black service.
Dr Sophie Chandauka MBE, Chair of the BBBAward s, applauded Maynard’s international management in AI development, calling her success “a powerful reminder of the resilience, brilliance, and leadership within our community.”
She included: “The presence of strong women at the helm of British businesses is not only inspiring but essential. I amhonoured to see the BBBAwards recognise Pamela Maynard as Business Person of the Year playing a global leadership role at the forefront of AI innovation at one of the most iconic and systemically important technology companies.
“Our BBBAwards winners are all paving the way for the next generation, proving that excellence knows no boundaries, and that, together, we can continue to reshape the future of British business.”
The occasion additionally honoured Patrick Thomson of J.P. Morgan Asset Management as Ally of the Year and Rob Anarfi of Beazley with the Impact Award.
The victors of the 2024 BBBAward s are as complies with:
Black British Business Person of the Year
● Pamela Maynard, Chief AI Transformation Officer, Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions.
Arts and Media Rising Star
● Jimi Adesanya, Co-Founder and Executive Producer, JM Films & & Unbound Studios
Arts and Media Senior Leader
● Laura Henry- Allain MBE, Storyteller, Producer, Educationalist and Consultant, Allain Creatives
Consumer & and Luxury Rising Star
● Leon Francis, Senior Manager, Apple
Consumer and Luxury Senior Leader
● Geoffrey Williams, VP Colleague Attraction & Inclusion, Burberry
Entrepreneur Rising Star
● Mike Williams, Co – Founder,Flake Bake Ltd
Entrepreneur Senior Leader
● Mark Dalgety, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Caricom Products Ltd T/Z Dalgety Teas
Financial Services Rising Star
● Khalia Ismain, Black Entrepreneurs Programme Manager,Lloyds Bank
Financial Services Senior Leader
● Ize Idemudia, Managing Director, COO, Morgan Stanley
Professional Services Rising Star
● Yeshua Carter, Senior Consultant, Founder & of EY Outreach, EY
Professional Services Senior Leader
● Liza Jordan, Managing Director, Accenture
STEM Rising Star
● Tolu Falade, Production Team Leader, BP
STEM Senior Leader
● Haddy Davies, Global Business Partner, Catalyst Technologies, Johnson Matthey
Ally of the Year
● Patrick Thomson, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Europe, Middle East & Africa at J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Impact Award
● Rob Anarfi, Chief Risk Officer at Beazley
