IMPACT!

Buky Adegbulugbe is a seasoned investment banking professional and Director at Morgan Stanley, with a career spanning over a decade across leading investment firms including Goldman Sachs, Brown Shipley, Quilter Cheviot, and Redmayne Bentley Stockbrokers. With roots in civil engineering and a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Project Management, Buky successfully pivoted into finance, where she has built deep expertise in Asset Services across EMEA.

Alongside her corporate career, Buky is the founder of SipGeek, a non-alcoholic mobile cocktail bar that blends her Nigerian heritage with a passion for crafting celebratory experiences. She also hosts SIP & Grow with Booqii, a podcast dedicated to championing sobriety, personal growth, and intentional living. A wife and mother of two boys, Buky’s journey reflects her belief in embracing new paths, nurturing community, and inspiring others to thrive.

Arike Disu is the founder and principal of Fountain Montessori Preschools in London and Hertfordshire, where for nearly two decades she has nurtured and educated children aged 0–5 through the Montessori philosophy. With a background as a Financial Analyst at Angel Trains Ltd, Arike brings analytical rigor and strategic vision to early childhood education. Since establishing Fountain Montessori in 2006, she has grown it into a thriving community with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and genuine care. Alongside her role as an educator and leader, Arike serves as a Parent Educator with The Parent Practice and contributes nationally as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for a Fit and Healthy Childhood, influencing policy discussions on children’s wellbeing.

A proud mother of two adult children, Arike is deeply passionate about equipping the next generation with the skills and resilience to thrive and positively impact today’s world. Through her work with parents, children, educators, and policymakers, she continues to champion holistic development, strong family connections, and opportunities that empower young people to succeed in life.