Bim Afolami

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@BimAfolami

Head of Strategy at Acrisure, and non executive director of HSBC. Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury and MP for Hitchin and Harpenden.

Hertfordshire bimafolami.co.uk Joined June 2011

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Bim Afolami @BimAfolami Nov 22, 2024

When I speak to founders and ask why so many move to the US once their business reaches a certain size, so often they say they want to get away from the NEGATIVITY OF BRITISH MEDIA towards successful people. @matthewclifford is a great guy. Don’t let those bastards get you down

Harry Stebbings Verified account @HarryStebbings Nov 21, 2024

I can promise you one thing:

If @matthewclifford had vast amounts of power in the UK political sphere; the UK wouldn’t be the Jaguar brand of the global tech scene. 🤷‍♂️

The man is brilliant.

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Bim Afolami @BimAfolami Nov 22, 2024

In Britain we need to stop the media tearing down successful people - it is harming the country. These are the people who pull us forward! The FT piece on @matthewclifford was poor and the tech community’s response shows that maybe, maybe, the culture is changing.

Ian Hogarth @soundboy Nov 22, 2024

Something good is brewing in the UK. A set of people - often founders - who are not up for the status quo managed decline any more. The immune response from that community to the take down piece on Matt an early sign.
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Bim Afolami @BimAfolami Jul 3, 2024

Thanks @FestAKINBUSOYE !!! I really appreciate it.

Festus Akinbusoye Verified account @FestAKINBUSOYE Jul 3, 2024

On Thursday 4th July, I will be voting for @BimAfolami Afolami.

I'll always remember the support he gave me as Police and Crime Commissioner to get the game-changing Special Grant for the 2024/25 financial year. He gave me his word. He delivered on his word.

I am backing Bim.

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Bim Afolami @BimAfolami Jun 4, 2024

The Prime Minister has made clear that Labour will force pensioners to pay a retirement tax on the state pension for the first time.

Sir Keir doesn’t deny it.

Bim Afolami @BimAfolami May 22, 2024

Great to get some of the leaders of Artificial Intelligence in the UK round the table last week to discuss opportunities for the future of financial and professional services. AI presents enormous global opportunities. It has the potential to transform and enhance human wellbeing, peace and prosperity, and the UK will continue to be a global leader in this space.