Welcome to ‘The African Business Leaders Series,’ a platform under TES Digitals dedicated to celebrating the inspiring journeys of accomplished leaders in business from across the African continent.

In today’s episode of The African Business Leaders Series, we present to you Michelle Raymond, the first black woman to organize The Diverse Business Summit, who hosted the event in London on the 10th of November, 2023.

The one-day summit was specifically designed to assist diverse business owners, ethnic minority businesses, and women-owned businesses in building their capabilities, enhancing visibility, and improving market readiness to sell to corporates.

The event featured a diverse range of sessions and workshops focusing on topics such as marketing, branding, networking, and leadership. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with other business owners and industry professionals. Keynote speeches from successful business leaders and panel discussions on relevant issues facing diverse business owners were also included.

Overall, the conference provided valuable resources and insights to help attendees grow and succeed in their businesses.

Get all digital marketing services, done for you under a single plan.

We marketed The Diverse Business Summit, London and have helped grow several startups across 15+ countries. We can also market your business.

Get Started

Speakers in attendance at the summit include:

Michelle Raymond

Tim Campbell Mbe

Claidine Reid Mbe

Emmanuel Asuquo

Dr Carliton Brown

Thanh Catachanas

Krystle Sands

Rupinder kaur

Sukhi Wahiwala

Ashanti Bentil-Dhue

Ami Joy

Jay Rohman

Maria Harrison

Mirela Sula

Tosin Shobukola

Dawn Morton-Young

Mayank Shah

The summit has LLOYDS BANKING GROUP as the headline sponsor, along with other partners such as META, MOODY’S, JC DECAUX, EY, THE PEOPLE’S PARTNER, MSDUK, and others.

Image of Keynote Speakers at The Diverse Business Summit, London 2023 by Michelle Raymond of The Peoples Partners.

Get all digital marketing services, done for you under a single plan.

We marketed The Diverse Business Summit, London and have helped grow several startups across 15+ countries. We can also market your business.

Get Started

The sponsors and partners had the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion while supporting the growth and success of diverse suppliers in the market.

Some benefits they enjoyed for being a sponsor include:

  • Exposure to a diverse group of attendees and potential customers
  • Networking opportunities with diverse suppliers and corporate buyers
  • The opportunity to showcase their products and services
  • Aligning their brand with a socially responsible cause

The summit created a significant opportunity for diverse suppliers.

Diverse suppliers looking to expand their customer base and sell their services to corporates joined the summit to gain the visibility and market readiness they need to take their business to the next level.

The summit was designed to connect them with potential corporate buyers, providing valuable networking opportunities, and keeping them up-to-date on the latest industry trends.

This opportunity showcased their products and services to a diverse group of buyers and decision-makers.

Are you a diverse business owner and missed the summit?

No worries! You can request the replay of all sessions with the keynote speakers.

Request the Video Replay Now

Get all digital marketing services, done for you under a single plan.

We marketed The Diverse Business Summit, London and have helped grow several startups across 15+ countries. We can also market your business.

Get Started