Why Join Us
Influence
Facilitate opportunities for our members to influence labour market Policies affecting ethnic minority people.
Connect
Support our members to build their social capital through online and offline platforms.
Enable
Provide our members with access to professional development courses and progression opportunities needed to transform their careers
Our Vision Statement
WHY BLACK PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
On the 13th August 2019, the co-founders of BPN, Frank Arko-Tharkor and Poku Osei, launched the Black Professionals Network in Bristol, after researching the views of over 100 black and ethnic minority professionals in Bristol about their needs and aspirations. Based on the needs established, BPN has been established to achieve the following:
Inspire excellence amongst black and ethnic minority professionals in the UK:
Provide services that enable black and ethnic minority professionals to connect and influence the workplace in the Southwest of England and beyond.
Meet Our Team
Poku Osei
Executive Director
Frank Arko-Tharkor
Executive Director
Peaches Golding OBE
Patron
Karl Brown
Advisory Board Member
Marti Burgess
Advisory Board Member
Ololade Adesanya
Advisory Board Member
Tim Pemberton
Advisory Board Member
Sandra Gordon
Advisory Board Member
Sam Budd
Advisory Board Member
Denis Lindsay
Advisory Board Member
Delwyn Thomas
Leadership Team Member
Kiki Paddy
Leadership Team Member
TESTIMONIALS
I have arranged business development coffees with notable contacts in the industry, which I have already received praise at work for.
I want to say a big thank you to BPN. I’ve gained new connections and tips that will help me in the future.
