Celebrating Black History Month – Celebrating Excellence with Gisela Abbam

In celebration of Black History Month, the Kingston University BAME staff network  is excited to invite you to an inspiring session with Gisela Abbam,  Chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Gisela is a global executive and leader passionate about equality, health, and innovation.

Gisela is a multi-award winner including winner of Woman on Boards in 2024, Woman creating a better world for all Award by the Women Economic Forum and the 2019 Black British Business Person of the Year Award.  She was recently awarded Honorary Fellow of the British Science Association and was awarded Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce for her contribution to social change in 2018.

📅 Wednesday 29th October 2025, 1730 to 1830, Microsoft Teams 
Register your attendance by signing up here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/49e9a9c2-089a-47bd-8f25-984dc05584f3@c9ef029c-18cf-4016-86d3-93cf8e94ff94

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