Lorraine Wright MBE is an inspirational entrepreneur and public figure bridging the gap between the Ghanaian diaspora and Ghana for business and investment opportunities. Currently, the UK Regional Lead at Meta for the Community Accelerator Program, Lorraine’s career journey and progression from a humble London council estate to working in senior roles for some of the world's most prestigious organisations has been one of resilience and triumph. In her speaking engagements, she motivates audiences with her anecdotes, delving into professional development and success, visibility, advocacy and representation and communication and leadership.
Highly educated, Lorraine earned a BSc in Information Systems from Brunel University before completing an Executive Master of Business Administration at the prestigious Said Business School, University of Oxford. She began her professional career as an Information Systems PMO at Volkswagen before joining Smart Technology Solutions Limited as a Project Manager / Technical Project Admin. In 2010, Lorraine moved to Chicago to work as an IT Project Manager for Solex. After two years as a Management Consultant at Accenture, she joined UBS as a Senior Director, spending over a decade at the prestigious firm. At UBS, Lorraine was credited with delivering multi-million-pound tech projects and pioneering the digital platforms facilitating the bank’s social work through the Optimus Foundation and Community Affairs.
Alongside her distinguished corporate career, Lorraine has held a number of highly successful side hustles and projects. She is the founder of the University Gospel Choir Of The Year, which saw her awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth for services to young people through music. Lorraine is also the owner of multiple businesses, including Liona Nails and Liona Lashes and has supplied talent through her music talent agency, UV Talent, for prominent shows such as the X Factor, The Voice, BGT, BBC Proms and Mariah Carey. Moreover, Lorraine is an Advisor to Grow For Me, a cutting-edge Google-backed startup addressing food security in Ghana.
In recognition of her entrepreneurship and community contributions, Lorraine has been named in the 2023 Top 25 Black Entrepreneurs to Watch by HSBC and Black Business Show and a Future of Ghana’s 30 Under 30 Pioneer. Operating at the intersection of Christianity, music, community impact, business and technology, Lorraine has captivated audiences with her speaking presentations. Clients have included the University of Oxford, KPMG, Saatchi and Saatchi and Accenture, and she has attended notable conferences such as the UK Black Business Show, Tech Conference Africa, and Tech in Ghana. Book Lorraine Wright now!
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Lorraine Wright's official speaking topics are listed below:
Professional Development and Success:
1. Navigating the Business Landscape: Bridging the Ghanaian Diaspora
2. Side Hustle Mastery: Balancing Entrepreneurship with Full-Time Work
3. Investment Insights: Seizing Opportunities in Ghana's Booming Economy
4. Strategic Advisory: Property Investment and Business Expansion in Ghana
5. Climbing the Ladder: Visibility, Advocacy, and Promotion in the Corporate World
6. Navigating a Non-Tech Path to Big Tech Success: Sharing insights into successfully transitioning into a prominent Big Tech firm without a traditional tech background, emphasising the value of strategic side steps in achieving career aspirations.
7. The Power of Networking and Mentorship: My Journey from UBS to Oxford
8. Dyslexia as a Strength: Overcoming Challenges and Harnessing Unique Abilities
9. Asking the Right Questions: A Key to Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
10. The Role of Advocates: How Being Visible and Supported Led to My Success
11. Faith-Driven Leadership: Integrating Christian Values into Business and Career
12. Crafting a Vision: From Council Estate to Oxford MBA and Beyond
Visibility, Advocacy, and Representation:
13. Visibility Matters: How Being Seen Can Propel Your Career Forward
14. The Advocate Effect: Leveraging Support for Professional Growth
15. Breaking Barriers: Advocating for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
16. Representing for Success: The Impact of Diversity in Leadership
17. Amplifying Underrepresented Voices: Strategies for Effective Advocacy
Communication and Leadership:
18. Overcoming Communication Challenges: Embracing Dyslexia in the Professional World
19. The Power of Effective Communication: Thriving as a Dyslexic Professional
20. Leading with Purpose: How My Christian Faith Guides My Leadership Style
22. Vision-Driven Success: Turning Aspirations into Achievements
Personal Journey and Resilience:
22. From South London Council Estate to Oxford MBA: Defying Odds and Defining Success
23. The Strength of Adversity: How Challenges Shaped My Path to Excellence
24. Growing up with Limited Means: My Journey to an Oxford MBA and MBE Recognition
Community and Social impact:
25. Sister Act 2 and Community Leadership: How the inspiration from Whoopi Goldberg's film led to creating the University Gospel Choir of the Year competition, fostering community and providing a platform for thousands of students.
26. Empowering Communities: The role of community initiatives in creating positive change, fostering collaboration, and nurturing talent.
27. Education, Empowerment, and Social Change: How education and empowerment initiatives can uplift underserved communities and drive lasting impact.
28. The Visionary's Journey: How a Clear Mission Drives Success
29. Community Impact: Making a Difference Beyond Profit
30. Building Bridges: Fostering Stronger Communities through Collaboration
- 2022 - UK Regional Lead - Facebook Community Accelerator, Meta
- 2020 - Advisor / Former Head of Sales, Grow For Me
- 2017 - CEO, Co-Founder, Vocsta Ltd
- 2011 - Senior Director, UBS
- 2010 - IT Project Manager, Solex
- 2009 - Management Consultant, Accenture
- 2009 - Project Manager / Technical Project Admin, Smart Technology Solutions Limited
- 2009 - Founder, University Gospel Choir Of The Year
- 2007 - Information Systems - PMO, Volkswagen
