Edward Enninful OBE, the editor-in-chief of British Vogue, has been recognized as the most influential black individual in the UK by the Powerlist 2024, an annual publication from Powerful Media celebrating people of African, African Caribbean, and African American heritage.

This list, now in its 18th year, is aimed at providing young people with influential black role models.

The Powerlist 2024 also includes individuals such as Afua Kyei, who serves as the chief financial officer at the Bank of England, and Steven Bartlett, known for his role on Dragon's Den and his work as a podcaster.

Notably, Enninful is the first black man to have held the prestigious position of editor-in-chief at British Vogue. He recently announced his decision to step down from the role to focus on expanding the brand globally and pursue other projects. Additionally, he holds the position of European editorial director at Condé Nast.

The 51-year-old described it as an honour to be number one on the list, which he said "shines a light on black people really breaking boundaries, who are unafraid and champion what it means to be truly diverse in their own industries".

Born in Ghana, Enninful relocated to London with his parents and six siblings during his early years. As a teenager, he was discovered by talent scouts while on a train and briefly pursued a career in modeling.

At the age of 18, Enninful embarked on his editorial career as the fashion director of the British youth culture magazine i-D, becoming the youngest person to hold an editor's role at a major international fashion publication.

The Powerlist acknowledges outstanding individuals across various industries, encompassing business, science, technology, and the arts. Notable figures on the 2024 list include Lord Woolley of Woodford, co-founder of Operation Black Vote and principal at Cambridge University's Homerton College, as well as model and activist Munroe Bergdorf. Comedian Mo Gilligan and entrepreneur Patricia Bright are also recognized.

Previous top-ranked individuals on the Powerlist have included Jacky Wright, former chief digital officer and corporate vice-president at Microsoft US, seven-time Formula One champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, and former Children's Laureate Malorie Blackman.

The Powerlist 2024 top 10:

Edward Enninful, OBE - editor-in-chief of British Vogue, European editorial director of Vogue

Dean Forbes - CEO, Forterro, Partner Corten Capital

Afua Kyei - chief financial officer, Bank of England

Marvin Rees - mayor of Bristol

Tunde Olanrewaju - senior partner and managing partner, McKinsey & Company

Joshua Siaw, MBE - partner, White & Case

Syreeta Brown - group chief people and communications officer, Virgin Money UK

Paulette Simpson, CBE - executive, corporate affairs and public policy, Jamaica National Bank; executive director, The Voice Media Group

Vanessa Kingori, CBE - chief business officer, Condé Britain, Vogue European business advisor

Lord Woolley of Woodford - co-founder, Operation Black Vote, and principal, Homerton College, Cambridge University