At a glittering gala ceremony compered by actress and author Meera Syal, MSDUK showcased the success of UK’s ethnic minority entrepreneurship, many of them based in small towns. Held at the Grange Tower Bridge on 22 September and attended by over 300 guests, the event honoured individuals who showed passion and belief in ethnic minority businesses by partnering with their success and growth.
Glasgow's Dr.Rabinder Buttar, CEO of ClinTec International, won the Scale Up Business of the year award. Leicester’s Shahid Shaikh won the Entrepreneur of the Year for his success with Clifton Packaging.
Among organisations, Balfour Beatty bagged the Inclusive Procurement Award for inclusive supply chain engagement with ethnic minority, small and local businesses.
Mark Q McLane, Managing Director Diversity & Inclusion, Barclays Plc made the keynote address. Ade Adepitan MBE, British Television Presenter and Wheelchair Basketball Player gave an inspiring insight into diversity.
Founded by Mayank Shah, Minority Supplier Development UK Ltd (MSDUK) is a leading non-profit, corporate membership and supplier diversity advocacy organisation. Its aim is to drive inclusive procurement practices in corporate supply chains through introduction of ethnic minority owned businesses (EMBs) in the UK.
