The OVO Black Leadership Academy

Learn more about the OVO experts who will be guiding you through the 4 masterclasses. 

Learn more about the Aleto speakers who will be delivering the sessions.

The people behind the scenes. 

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Things to remember:

• You will have 20 minutes to present your solution to the challenge assigned to your group
• There is no set format for your presentation: you can choose how to make use of the 20 minutes assigned to your group
• Please ensure we hear from all of you in the presentation.
• The challenge question is broad so we can really understand from you how you work together to come up with a solution.

Challenge Question for Masterclass One:

How can leaders inspire curiosity, experimentation and the ability to look beyond short-term business needs to help shape a longer-term vision?

Challenge 1 group members:

• Teslim Akinpeju
• Marcus-Alexander Neil
• Mujina Kaindama
• Obi Okereke

Challenge Question for Masterclass Two:

How can leaders lead complex change transitions towards more effective ways for B2C businesses to be truly customer centric?

Challenge 2 group members:

• Karen Brese
• Taofiq Akinpeju
• Bernard Baidoo

Challenge Question for Masterclass Three:

How leaders must use critical thinking to protect the future health and wealth of their business.

Challenge 3 group members:

• Danny Matimba
• Lanre Findley
• Anthony Opoku

Challenge Question for Masterclass Four:

How can leaders create a nurturing environment where people can thrive

Challenge 4 group members:

• Viola Kanu
• Toib Olomowewe
• Abeid Nooryni

20th September 18:00 - 20:00:

In-person launch event at OVO Energy Office, Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JS 

17th October 18:00 - 20:00 (online):

Masterclass 1 PIONEER 

1st November 18:00 - 20:00 (online): 

Masterclass 2 DRIVER

6th December 18:00 - 20:00 (online):

Masterclass 3 STRATEGIST

10th January 18:00 - 20:00 (online):

Masterclass 4 CONNECTOR

7th February 2024:

In-person wrap-up social event.

17th October 2023 18:00 - 20:00 (online):

Masterclass 1 PIONEER: Being bold as a leader and willing to take risks.

OVO Senior leaders: Owen Anderson (Head of Sustainability) and Stephen Harris (VP Energy). 

Aleto Keynote: Will England

1st November 2023 18:00 - 20:00 (online):

Masterclass 2 DRIVER: Leading through change and uncertainty. 

OVO Senior leaders: Mark Robson (VP Commercial Development) and Mat Moakes (Chief Commercial Officer). 

Aleto Keynote: Errol McGlothan

6th December 2023 18:00 - 20:00 (online):

Masterclass 3 STRATEGIST: Acting like an owner.

OVO Senior Leaders: Lauren Lewis (VP Operations) and Dom Berry (VP Finance) 

Aleto Keynote: David Villa-Clarke

10th January 2024 18:00 - 20:00 (online):

Masterclass 4 CONNECTOR: Being inclusive and getting to know your people to solve problems together.

OVO Senior Leaders: Charlotte Eaton (Chief People Officer) and Katie Russell (Director of Data)

Aleto Keynote: Cynthia Davis