Ian Thomas named top of the 2027 Black Powerlist
Business · First reported 31 Oct, 09:38 · Updated 09:57

Ian Thomas, chief executive of the City of London Corporation, was named first in the 2027 Black Powerlist. The list recognises influential people of African and Caribbean heritage in the UK.
- Ian Thomas was named first in the 2027 Black Powerlist.
- Thomas is chief executive of the City of London Corporation; the Irish News also identifies him as the City of London chief.
- The awards event took place in London; the Irish News says Thomas was honoured following the Black Excellence Awards.
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- First in the 2027 Black Powerlist
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- Chief executive of the City of London Corporation
- Age
- 57, according to The Standard
- Ceremony
- Held at Grosvenor House in London on Friday night, according to The Standard
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