The founders of a luxury grooming company and a shade-inclusive tights brand are among 25 people named on a power list of black entrepreneurs.

Oje Ohonyo, who created Beard Surgeon, and Tahlia Gray of Sheer Chemistry, are among the business leaders to feature in the 2025 Wray Forward Powerbook.

The list is compiled by Jamaica rum brand Wray & Nephew in partnership with business growth organisation Foundervine and recognises entrepreneurs transforming the norms of enterprise in the UK.

All of the people featured have taken part in the Wray Forward programme - a free UK scheme for black-owned enterprises. The initiative has supported more than 3,800 entrepreneurs across 24 industries over the past three years.

The second annual edition of the Powerbook was curated by a panel of seven ind

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