“Do Well, Do Good”

Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London to King Charles III

Ken is Founder and Chairman of boutique technology merchant bank, Restoration Partners. Ken’s technology career spans over 40 years commencing with IBM and then as a senior executive at Wang Laboratories working in the UK, Belgium and the USA.  

He has considerable public company Board-level experience on both sides of the Atlantic. The first British-born black man to be appointed as a Director of a FTSE 100 company (Reuters) he has also served on the Boards of Open Text, Thomson Reuters, Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation and several AIM-listed businesses. Today he chairs a portfolio of high potential technology businesses including Inogesis (home to the Virtual Technology Cluster), Interswitch (Nigeria’s leading payments company) and Proxymity – (digital investor communications platform) Interswitch.

Ken is equally committed to public service and has been an NHS Trust Director, an inaugural member of regulators, Postal Service Commission and IPSA (Independent Parliamentary Standard Authority); and a Governor of the Peabody Trust. He is the founder of the Aleto Foundation; President of Thames Reach (for which he received an OBE in 2010); Chairman of Shaw Trust; and President of London Youth.  In 2015 Her Majesty the Queen, appointed him as her Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. He was knighted in 2018 for services to business and philanthropy and in 2021 he was appointed High Bailiff and Searcher of the Sanctuary at Westminster Abbey and a Trustee of the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund.  On January 1st 2022, Ken becomes Chair of BusinessLDN (formerly known as London First.)

He captures his motivations in his official motto – ‘Do well.  Do good.”

Victor is a global award-winning economics graduate and postgraduate Entrepreneurship (MSt) student at the University of Cambridge. He was awarded the 9th Top Future Leader celebrating outstanding African and African Caribbean students in the UK and the Global Undergraduate Winner 2022 in the Economics category for his published research paper.  He started his career as an equity trader at Credit Suisse Investment Bank after receiving a scholarship to study at the University of Warwick. Victor discovered his talent for empowering and nurturing early-career professionals, leading him to pursue a career in corporate training. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Victor has shared his expertise on entrepreneurship, personal branding and public speaking with global clients like Amazon and Fidelity, as well as football clubs such as Chelsea FC. Now an entrepreneur, Victor is the founder of The Valuable Community, a network of young professionals who connect through weekend retreats, workshops and social events.

I am Hakeem Kigozi, a passionate educator, economics graduate, and dedicated mentor based in South London. With a strong academic background in Economics and a commitment to empowering the next generation, I have made significant strides in education and personal development.

Currently, I am an intern in the University of Arts London's Finance department, where I assist teams with budget analysis, strategic thinking, and software operations, becoming ingrained in the university's functions.

For the past half decade, I have been helping students unlock their potential and achieve academic success through tuition. My approachable teaching style and deep understanding of mathematical and scientific principles have made me a favorite among my students. My dedication to education extends beyond the classroom, engaging in initiatives aimed at enhancing educational accessibility and quality.

In addition to my tutoring career, I am an avid sports enthusiast, particularly in football, and enjoy intellectual pursuits such as chess. My interests also include music and movies. I focus on continuous self-improvement, with goals to learn French, advance in my corporate career, and grow my tuition side hustle.

My commitment to making a positive impact aligns perfectly with the Aleto Foundation's mission. I am honored to share my insights and experiences at this esteemed event, contributing to their cause of nurturing leadership and fostering community development as I was once in your position just a year ago.

Earl is a solopreneur and founder of Creative Muscle, a business dedicated to empowering individuals to live on purpose.   

As a Sales Professional in the Technology Sector and as a Management Consultant with over 25 years' experience of bringing digital and cultural transformation to multi-national companies. To achieve business objectives, he has worked with all levels of the C-suite and key stakeholders to understand the needs of clients, negotiate and deliver high-value solutions.    

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As a Certified Trainer of NLP, Earl combines his keen interest in ancient wisdom from indigenous cultures and new technologies (NLP) to facilitate transformational experiences. Co-facilitating his first wellbeing retreat in 2002, Earl has been coaching and mentoring people ever since, focusing on personal development and resilience.

Karen Daly-Gherabi is an accomplished international business leader with an extensive background in diversity and inclusion, capability development, leadership and organisational change. Her deep understanding of cultural and sector norms across education, government, third and public sector organisations, aerospace and defence provides unique perspectives on recruitment and performance. 

Hey, I’m Man Wong, the Product Lead for CandidateX. With 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and recruitment, I specialise in crafting products that prioritise access and inclusion. I utilise data to develop DEI strategies and recruitment strategies. Before CandidateX, I worked as a Client Relationship Director at a global recruitment business, focusing on recruitment and talent acquisition for the world’s largest financial institutions.

Dalton Grant was born in Hackney, London, to parents of Jamaican descent. Growing up in Upper Clapton on Brooke Road, he attended Hackney Downs School where he first discovered his talent for high jumping. His athletic prowess was evident early on as he represented Hackney in the London Youth Games, a precursor to his illustrious career in athletics.

He won a total of four national titles at the AAA Championships in Great Britain, establishing himself as a dominant figure in the men's high jump event. His personal best jump of 2.36 meters, achieved at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, remains a highlight of his career, complemented by an indoor best of 2.37 meters.

Grant's international career is equally distinguished. He represented England in five consecutive Commonwealth Games, starting with his debut in 1986 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His persistence and skill led to a silver medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand, followed by participation in the 1994 Games in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. In 1998, he reached the pinnacle of his Commonwealth career by winning a gold medal. Grant's final appearance at the Commonwealth Games was in 2002, marking two decades of competitive excellence.

Beyond his athletic achievements, Dalton Grant has made significant contributions to sports and the community. He was a board director of the London 2012 Olympic bid team and served as a captain of the Great Britain & Northern Ireland athletics team. In recognition of his leadership and influence, he was appointed president of the South of England Athletics Association for 2010-2011.