2010

A one-day summit dedicated to developing leadership of the African Caribbean Society networks

It is with great delight that I welcome you to the 2010 ACS Leadership Summit.
For those of you who attended the inaugural ACS Leadership Summit in Whitehall, London last year, we have come a long way since that evenings union. For those joining us for the first time, you could not have chosen a better time to become a part of the redefinition of tomorrow. Our actions today are driven by tomorrows outlook! The ACS Leadership Summit has been created to provide an environment for the African Caribbean Society leadership to share best practises, learn from leading thinkers and to connect with employers. We are proud of the organisations that share our vision and have demonstrated that commitment by participating at this years Summit. To our speakers, sponsors, partners and supporters, we would not exist without the common mode that links everything we do together. But more importantly, our vision will have no meaning if there is no community to serve! In the African Caribbean Society network rests the success of our projects and initiatives. This was demonstrated with the recent 2010 National ACS Survey which was completed by over 600 students from 42 universities. Such numbers could not have been achieved without direct action from individual universities ACS who promoted the survey directly to their network. This Summit has been created with you in mind. Directly or indirectly, it aims to compliment your individual aspirations. The ACS Leadership Summit is unconventional and we hope to maintain this approach. We plan to make the Summit an annual theme in the ACS calendar. Today represents a step towards achieving this goal as we welcome ACS Presidents from over 20 UK universities to this years Summit. As we continue to strive towards making the ACS Project dream a reality, we value our successes thus far. I encourage you to reach out to other delegates and interact as much as you can with representatives from our sponsors and partner organisations. At the end of today, please share your views and opinions on the summit by completing the feedback forms provided. This will ensure we are able to develop the Summit, increasing its scale, reach and impact in 2011. Finally, I would like to thank you for attending this years Summit. On behalf of the AC Company team, our sponsors, partners and supporters, we hope you find this event valuable and enjoyable.

Ugochukwu Obi Founder AC Company

Schedule of Day
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Delegates
Bath
Andre John | President
University of Bath Physics | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President I believe I can make things happen and bring about real change to Bath ACS

Birmingham
Paul Amuzie | President
University of Birmingham Law | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President To develop and lead my peers to achieve their full potential

Bristol
Alexandra Bamgboye | President
University of Bristol BSc Audiology | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President Increase integration within ACS to make it a bigger and better landmark at our university

Brunel
Abraham Adeyemi | President
Brunel University Int. Politics | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President To inspire black people to further their dreams and grant opportunities

KCL
Mike Nosa-Ehima | President
Kings College London Medicine | 3rd year Why I became an ACS President To empower our members, to give them an environment where their voices are heard

Leeds
Kieran Paul | President
University of Leeds Law and French LLB | 2nd Year Why I became an ACS President To ensure progression of Leeds ACS and show that it is not exclusive to students of black origin but open to all

Leicester
Fatimah Conteh | President
University of Leicester Medical Physiology | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President To improve Leicester ACS and develop my leadership skills

Liverpool
Adebayo Fisayo | President
University of Liverpool Law | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President To see Liverpool ACS develop and increase the importance of embracing African and Caribbean culture

Loughborough
Claud Williams | President
Loughborough University Sports Management | 2nd Year Why I became an ACS President To prove ACS can be important rather than a party society

Manchester
Charlene Bello | President
University of Manchester Politics and Int. Relations | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President I thought I could join the two an ambitious society with determined talent

Newcastle
Sanni Yeyemide | President
Newcastle University Inf Systems with Mgnt | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President To add Newcastle ACS to the group of top ACSs in the country

Nottingham
Frank Antwi | President
University of Nottingham HealthCare Science | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President To challenge any negative stereotypes and preconceptions of the ACS

Sheffield
Oluwaseun Tandoh | President
University of Sheffield Accounting and Finance Mgnt | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President I know how to carry a crowd along with me. I am free spirited and I am a go-getter!

Southampton
Mattia Mezzera | President
University of Southampton Music | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President To give the Southampton ACS a fresh beginning and work hard to provide fun, education and opportunities

Sunderland
Tolu Oyebanji | President
University of Sunderland BSc Biomedical Science | 3rd Year Why I became an ACS President I became ACS President because I want to be an agent for change

UCL
Afiya Titus | President
University College London Language & Culture | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President I believe UCL ACS can acomplish more and the only way to make that change was to become that change

Warwick
Ebiye Alaibe | President
University of Warwick Law | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President To lead a group of people with the level of passion that matches mine

York
Julianne Ilebode | President
University of York Philosophy Politics Economics | 2nd year Why I became an ACS President To increase awareness of our great and vibrant cultures

Speakers
Trevor Faure,
Global General Counsel & Partner, Ernst and Young Global Faure leads the global network of 400 lawyers for Ernst & Young, a global business employing 144,000 people in 140 countries with revenue of over $21BN last year. He leads the global network of 400 lawyers and is involved in all aspects of legal management, advice and strategy. Faure recently joined the influential Law Panel of The Times, the hand-picked advisory body of 100 of the most prominent barristers and solicitors. Faure attended Queen Mary College, University of London, earned an Honours Degree in Law and is a Barrister of the Supreme Court of England and Wales; he speaks fluent French having lived in Paris for 10 years, returning to his London home in 2006. ..one of a handful of dynamic, young lawyers who are transforming the legal marketclearly a pioneer, The Times, February 2010. followed by Nottingham Law School, he began his career as a solicitor at the London based international law firm Herbert Smith. In November 2007 Umunna was identified as one of the ten young, gifted and black people in British politics by The Independent on Sunday. Furthermore, in January 2009 the New Statesman labelled him as one of the ten people who could change the world.

David McQueen

Inspirational speaker & motivator David is an international speaker with a mission to empower both young people and adults alike on topics such as leadership. His audience are connected though Davids ability to tell engaging stories which express his fiery opinions with humour and warmth. He is also Magnificent professionals programmes networking. a social entrepreneur and the founder of Minds, an organisation dedicated to helping communicate with impact. He has delivered on leadership, presentation skills and power

Chuka Umunna

MP Streatham, London Chuka Umunna is one of the countrys youngest MPs, representing Streatham, London. Umunna attended the University of Manchester where he graduated with a BA Honours in English and French law, 2:1. After a brief period of study at the University of Burgundy,

Obum Ekeke

Sales Technical Operations, Google, London Obum joined Google in February 2007 and works with Global Sales Technical Operations to provide scalable product solutions to the Sales team. He currently works as a technical project manager for building internal support tools within the Sales organization. Obum is very passionate about helping Google

Workshops
Networking & Communication skills
Great networkers make Great leaders; they are individuals who realise that networking is a life skill, not just something you do when you want something. Deutsche Bank will explore this lifelong skill with invited delegates. Good planning ensures efficient and effective execution. The leading organisations in the world are successful because they set out with a clear plan. Teach First will be sharing their recipe for a smooth and successful operation with delegates at the 2010 ACS Leadership Summit. Building a team and inspiring teamwork is a long process of learning. Experience shows that many teams fail because they have no clear picture of their objective or what their purpose is! Google will be sharing their perspective developing one of the best team-working environments in the world at this years Summit.

Planning skills

Team development skills

launch products and discover talents in Africa. Amongst other projects, Obum has contributed to launching Google News Nigeria edition and translating google.com.ng to his native Ibo dialect. Obum was born in Nigeria, where he grew up and attended primary, secondary and university education. He worked for over 5 years in Nigeria before moving to Europe in 2005. Obum holds a Masters degree in eBusiness Systems.

advocate for top users issues to get fixed, represent the user in product development and worked on various projects to improve users help experience. She also acted as an online community manager in the Frenchspeaking forum.

Simon Vandi

Programme Manager Finance Transformation - Deutsche Bank Simon is a Programme Manager with over 11 years experience working within the Investment Baning/Asset Management Sector on global remits. He has worked for some of the Top 5 banks in the world including UBS, JPMorgan, HSBC and RBS. Simon is also a Financier and Entrepreneur with developing interest in Entertainment and Media, positioned to support a Youth Enterprising Culture. He has given extensive lectures on new business development and sponsors a wide range of youth events. Simon graduated with an Honours Degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1993 and a Masters in Business System Analysis & Design in 1997 from City University. He is also a qualified Derivatives specialist.

Lydie Tekadiomona

Technical Account Manager, Google, London Lydie is originally from France and grew up in Limoges where she got her university degree in Business and Marketing. After graduating from university, she moved to London to work as a French assistant in a community school in East London and a few years after moved to Dublin to join Google Ireland in November 2005. During 4 years, her role within the Consumer Operations team was to

Hosts & Moderators

Raghd Hamid & Rosario Ogbechie

Panellists
Joseph Akinnagbe
Joseph (19) is the 2010 NUS Student of the Year; he was recognised for his outstanding work supporting fellow students, and a range of community & business projects. He is also the out-going President of Manchester Entrepreneurs, a NACUE award recipient, a member of the Ernst and Young Top 30 UK Undergraduates and the youngest member of the Lord Davies Black Entrepreneurs Roundtable, which gave policy advice to the Labour Government on supporting black entrepreneurs.

Raghd & Rosario are the founders and host of R&R variety talk show; a radio show for university students providing listeners the chance to share their views on topics ranging from: politics, sports, fashion, entertainment and much more; while approaching them with pure unadulterated banter!. It also Includes music that will make your nights worth staying in for (Hip Hop, R&B, Funky House, Bashement, Slow Jams, Old school, Base Line, Soft Rock, Pop, neo-soul, etc)! These two University of Warwick French with politics (Raghd) and Sociology (Rosario) students are pushing the limits with their fun filled talk show.

He is currently studying Economics & finance (final year) and is the current international student officer for the University of Manchester Students Union. Joseph says I strongly believe that students have a duty to use their skills and position to help others

Elorm Haligah
Elorm is the outgoing President of University of Nottingham ACS. During his time as President, Nottingham African Caribbean Society, was recognised as the most improved society in the 2009/10 academic year by the University of Nottingham Students Union and was awarded a Gold Society status. The Gold Society Award recognises societies that have been outstanding throughout the academic year. These are societies that have really gone the extra mile achieving very high standards within their aims and objectives and going out of their way to give their members the best possible experience. Elorm is a final year Politics student at the University of Nottingham.

Sponsors
Never judge a search engine by its interface. Behind our simple search window is one of the most complex technology infrastructures in the world. And its run by an equally diverse group of people. At Google, we dont just accept differencewe thrive on it. We celebrate it. And we support it, for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community.

www.google.co.uk/jobs

www.db.com/careers

Deutsche Bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial services, balancing passion with precision to deliver superior solutions for its clients. This is made possible by our people: Diverse, international and shaped by a variety of different perspectives, were driven by a shared sense of purpose. At every level agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support and the opportunity to excel.

www.graduates.teachfirst.org.uk

Teach First is a powerful initiative that is delivering far-reaching socialand economic change by addressing educational disadvantage driving up standards and raising expectations in some of the UKs most chalenging schools. Their approach is to attract high-calibre, highly motivated graduates into an initial two year leadership development programme focusing on the achievements and aspirations of pupils and their access to further opportunities in education and beyond.

Simon Vandi offers you a powerful positive vehicle to impact and design your career blueprint. Whether it comes to growing your experience, evolving your career or finding the right platform to live your passion, Simon can provide that business and professional inspirational guidance. An entrepreneur with an enterprising vision that capitalises on Career and Business Mentoring of 18 to 26 year old. Join him today and be the driver of your future!

www.simonvandi.com

Partners

Supported by the Millennium Award Trust

www.ac-company.co.uk

www.eventfullyyours.co.uk

www.unltd.org.uk

www.colourfulradio.com

Supporters

The University of Manchester Manchester Business School

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The league of most pro-active university African Caribbean Societies

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Newcastle:

Experiencing Home far from home.

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Integration, representation and celebration

York:

Leeds:

Encouraging the appreciation of culture and diversity through friendship and hardwork
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Sheffield:

Manchester:

Unity, creativity and perfection

Embracing a Culture, Redefining a People

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Loughborough:
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The road to success is one we must travel together

Liverpool:

United we stand
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Leicester:
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Choice determines success

To educate, empower and unite our members

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Nottingham:

Birmingham:
People of passion

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Warwick:

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A platform for the celebration of African and Caribbean heritage combined with the active cultivation of excellence and leadership in all areas of university life and beyond.
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Peace, Love and Unity, individually we can throw stones, together we can move mountains

UCL:

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KCL:

Celebrating Diversity

Bristol:

No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive

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The best visions are born through joint, focused effort

Bath:

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QMUL:

Taking you higher

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Cultivators of Culture and Community

Southampton: 11

Brunel:

Breaking boundaries and creating opportunities

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The ACS Leadership Summit is an initiative of the African Caribbean Society Company Limited. Registered in England and Wales No: 07015366 Minshull House, Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3FY United Kingdom. www.ac-company.co.uk info@ac-company.co.uk