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Afua Kyei: Balancing Four Kids and the Bank of England
18 Nov
Summary
- Afua Kyei named Britain's most influential black person.
- She is the Bank of England's youngest and first black executive.
- Kyei expertly balances parenting four young children with her demanding role.
Afua Kyei, the Chief Financial Officer at the Bank of England, has been honored as Britain's most influential black person. Her journey includes academic excellence, earning six A-levels and studying chemistry at Oxford and Princeton before pivoting to a career in chartered accountancy.
At just 36 years old in 2019, Kyei achieved a significant milestone by becoming the Chief Financial Officer at the Bank of England. She holds the distinction of being the Bank's youngest and its first Black executive in its extensive 325-year history.
Beyond her professional achievements, Kyei skillfully navigates the challenges of being a mother to four children under the age of nine, demonstrating a remarkable ability to balance her responsibilities at the Bank of England with her family life.
