
We’re proud to share that our founder, Edwin Danso, has been recognised by the PwC Black Network receiving the Culture Champion Award for his work establishing OTA Media and shaping Off The Agenda into one of London’s most thoughtful leadership platforms.
This year, Edwin was also recognised by Empower and YouTube on the Top 100 Global Future Leader Role Model list, highlighting his ongoing commitment to representation, innovation, and purpose-driven storytelling.
Five years ago, Edwin and Sir Charles Bowman (former Lord Mayor) set out to tell the stories of leaders from communities often overlooked by mainstream media. That idea became Off The Agenda; now a space where CEOs, innovators, and even royalty share honest lessons in leadership.
Building on a new partnership with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and past collaborations with Google, Salesforce, and others, OTA Media continues to champion the voices reshaping leadership and purpose in today’s business world.
Reflecting on the award, Edwin said:
“I’m a man of few words, but if I could mentor my younger self, I’d tell him to keep going, and take people on the journey with you. If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” African Proverb
The Bank of England’s CFO on leadership, resilience, and “zigzagging” to the top.

Afua Kyei, the Bank of England’s Chief Financial Officer, has just been named #1 on the Powerlist, celebrating the UK’s most influential Black leaders.
Before the announcement, Afua joined Sir Charles Bowman for her first-ever podcast interview to discuss her journey to leadership, purpose, and why resilience is the real currency of modern finance, an episode that has already clocked over 20,000 views on YouTube. Watch her Reels and interview, “Zigzagging Her Way to the Top of the Square Mile.”
An evening where the markets meet the new agenda.

Mark your diaries and prepare for an evening where the markets meet the City’s brightest minds.
On January 20th, 2026, OTA Media and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) will host a special Market Close event, bringing together influential leaders, thinkers, and innovators.
Register your interest now to secure your place. Capacity is limited, subscribe to paid for priority access to event updates, invitations, and speaker announcements.
Think your senior leaders have a story worth telling? Let the people hear.

The new upcoming season of the multi-award-nominated Off The Agenda series with Sir Charles Bowman is now open for company profiles, offering BBC Breakfast-style interviews with a little more caffeine and a lot more candour.
This is your chance to:
Don’t be modest… Showcase your FY25 success and share your leadership insights with an audience that appreciates both substance and style.
Because creativity and leadership still need a human touch.
At OTA Media, we amplify voices that lead with purpose and creativity. If you value what we do, producing independent stories that matter, your support helps us keep going.
Thought leadership isn’t just about performance, it’s about vision.
If you’ve got a story worth telling, we’ll help you share it with a City audience that values authenticity as much as achievement.
Thank you for being part of our community of thoughtful readers, listeners, and leaders.
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