Yvonne Thompson | |
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| Born | Guyana, South America |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Croydon Polytechnic |
| Occupation | Business leader |
| Known for | Founder of the European Federation of Black Women Business Owners (EFBWBO) |
| Awards | European Women Of Achievement Award |
| Website | www |
Yvonne Thompson is a British business leader, who was a founding member of radio station Choice FM, music editor of Root magazine, managing director of marketing and PR company ASAP Communications, president of the European Federation of Black Women Business Owners. Her work has had a focus on women-owned businesses, as well as on diversity and gender equality in the work place.[1] She is frequently referred to as "Britain's first black self-made woman millionaire".[2] In February 2018, her appointment as chair of The Radio Academy was announced.[3]
- ^ "Inspirational Woman: Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE | Entrepreneur and Owner of ASAP Communications" (interview), We Are The City, 15 November 2016.
- ^ Caitlin Davies, "My Way: Yvonne Thompson gives her tips for success 'Let someone else write your CV for you'", The Independent, 10 October 2007.
- ^ "New Chair & Deputy appointed to The Radio Academy", The Radio Academy.