Ghanaian-British Woman Afua Kyei Named The Most Influential Black Person In The UK

Bank Of England CFO, Steven Bartlett, And Emma Grede Among Most Influential Black Brits

Afua Kyei, Chief Financial Officer at the Bank of England, has been named as the most influential Black person in the UK. The annual list, conducted by Powerlist, highlights the most powerful people of African, African-Caribbean, and African-American heritage. As CFO, Kyei leads financial governance of the £1 trillion balance sheet, funding reforms, and upgrades to critical national infrastructure payments, while championing diversity and climat…

Ghanaian-British Woman Afua Kyei Named The Most Influential Black Person In The UK

Afua Kyei, Chief Financial Officer of the Bank of England, has been named the UK’s most influential Black person, topping the 2026 Powerlist. The Powerlist is an annual ranking celebrating the most powerful people of African, African Caribbean, and African American heritage in the United Kingdom. The 43-year-old Ghanaian-British finance executive stands at the helm of the Bank’s £1 trillion balance sheet, overseeing its financial governance and …