Nigerian Man, Tom Ilube, Named Number One Most Influential Black Man In Britain

British-Nigerian cyber security expert, philanthropist and educator Tom Ilube - has been named the number one most influential black man in Britain.

The awards, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary - honours men and women from diverse industries including science, technology and the arts. The winners will be recognised at an event at Goldsmith�s Hall on Tuesday October 25.

Ilube, 53, from Richmond, west London, is the founder of internet bank, Egg. He also set up credit rating organisation noddle.co.uk - and is the CEO of technology company, Crossword Cybersecurity.

He also founded technology school Hammersmith Academy in 2011. He is the chairman of ADA College, a specialist computing college. And he set up the charity Africa Gifted Foundation to help transform the lives of children on the continent.

Ilube is from Afuze-Emai, Owan Local Government Area, Edo State.

The Powerlist 2016 - Top 10
1. Tom Ilube - founder of Crosssword Cybersecurity, Africa Gifted Foundation

2. Ric Lewis - founder, chief executive and chairman, Tristan Capital Partners

3. Arlene Isaacs-Lowe - managing director, head of relationship management for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Moody�s

4. Sir Lenny Henry - actor, writer and campaigner

5. Mo Farah - Olympic champion long-distance runner

6. Lewis Hamilton - Formula One world champion

7. Ismail Ahmed - founder and chief executive, WorldRemit

8. Dr Shirley Thompson - composer

9. Sharon White - chief executive, Ofcom

10. Steve McQueen - film director

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