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Ian Thomas Named First Black CEO in Square Mile History

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Ian Thomas, City of London Corporation chief executive, is named the UK's influential Black Briton.
He is the first Black leader of the Square Mile's governing body in its 900-year history.
The 2027 Black Powerlist also lists entrepreneurs Emma Grede, Steven Bartlett and actor Sir Idris Elba among its top ten.
Sir Lenny Henry receives a Lifetime Achievement award for co-founding Comic Relief, which has raised over £1.6 bn since 1985.

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Ian Thomas, City of London Corporation chief executive, is named the UK's influential Black Briton.
He is the first Black leader of the Square Mile's governing body in its 900-year history.
The 2027 Black Powerlist also lists entrepreneurs Emma Grede, Steven Bartlett and actor Sir Idris Elba among its top ten.
Sir Lenny Henry receives a Lifetime Achievement award for co-founding Comic Relief, which has raised over £1.6 bn since 1985.