The Powerlist includes people from entertainment, sport, finance, business, politics and the world of cyber-security.
Among those featuring for the first time are the Bank of England's chief financial officer, Afua Kyei, and its senior adviser, Tangy Morgan, as well as the chairwoman of the UK Cyber Security Council, Dr Claudia Natanson.The list is compiled by a panel led by Dame Linda Dobbs, a former High Court judge.The judging panel also included the winner of the first series of The Apprentice, Tim Campbell.
Michael Eboda, chief executive of Powerful Media who published the list, said it was"the leading showcase, acknowledgement and reminder of the amazing individuals of African, African Caribbean and African American heritage we have in the UK"."She has been able to have a huge impact in one of the top retail companies in the UK, which is truly remarkable. I applaud the great work she is doing.