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Tobun shares a thought Leadership article on a new opportunity for wholesalers and supply chain

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Tobun shares a thought Leadership article on a new opportunity for wholesalers and supply chain

In this month's Better Wholesaling magazine, Tobun wrote a thought leadership article. In the article, Tobun shared how the whole of the foodservice sector took the opportunity to reset and revisit processes with many adopting new technologies to drive their business during and post the pandemic (as subsidiary GV Group companies Foodmove, Platebox and ROUTD had to). The article also explores the cost-of-living crisis and the potential opportunity for wholesalers to sell dire

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Tobun shares a thought Leadership article on diversity & recruitment within the hospitality industry

Tevin Tobun

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Tobun shares a thought Leadership article on diversity & recruitment within the hospitality industry

In this month's The Caterer magazine, Tobun wrote a thought leadership article exploring how businesses can sustainably recruit black people within the hospitality sector. The thought leadership piece implored businesses to be aware of how they are developing talented young people, encouraging for the establishment of frameworks to ensure everyone has the same opportunities available to them, no matter their background or where they are from. Tobun shared that "when I walk ar

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Tobun a panel speaker for Arena Hospitalities 'Harnessing the Power of Diversity & Inclusion' event

Tevin Tobun

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Tobun a panel speaker for Arena Hospitalities 'Harnessing the Power of Diversity & Inclusion' event

"As a leader, you firstly need to believe in yourself there is a need to change, or else how can you convince your team.” - Tevin Tobun This week, Tobun was a panel speaker for an event hosted by Arena the hospitality networking association focused on 'Harnessing the Power of Diversity & Inclusion' at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah. Tobun spoke alongside Nick Mackenzie, CEO of Greene King, Lorraine Copes, Founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality, Raj Jones, Head of Diversity at Sodexo

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Tobun provides keynote at 10 Downing Street for an International Youth Day event

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Tobun provides keynote at 10 Downing Street for an International Youth Day event

This month, Tevin Tobun, CEO GV Group (Gate Ventures) was a keynote speaker at 10 Downing Street, for an #internationalyouthday event. Tevin Tobun spoke to the attendees about his inspiring career journey, starting his first business at the age of 21 after graduating from university. Tobun also gave key lessons on maintaining humility despite being successful and other tips for the young listeners on how to attain their aspirations. Young entrepreneurs Kess Eruteya FRSA and Z

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Tobun featured in Forbes Africa Publication

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Tobun featured in Forbes Africa Publication

Tobun exclusively featured within Forbes Africa's latest publication which focused on "Innovations" leading a new era of change in Africa. Within the article, Tobun provides invaluable insights of how he managed to launch his business with £500 and grow it into a multimillion pound company delivering over £24 million items per annum valued over £300 million. Within the article, Tobun also discusses more about the GV Group's expansion into Africa via the subsidiary company Rep

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Tobun speaks with New Thinking magazine on podcast

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Tobun speaks with New Thinking magazine on podcast

Tobun recently spoke with Paul Blanchard from New Thinking magazine regarding his career journey and his motivations to aid the younger generation in attaining their aspirations. Within the podcast, Tobun provides insight into his thoughts on entrepreneurship, his work culture beliefs, future plans and more. Click below to listen to the full podcast: How the Journey started When asked about how the journey began, Tobun brought us back to his origin of residence in Peckham, So

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Tobun speaks to The Times Newspaper about his journey with food logistics transport company GV Group

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Tobun speaks to The Times Newspaper about his journey with food logistics transport company GV Group

The CEO of GV Group, Tevin Tobun recently spoke to The Times enterprise network, sharing his personal journey in business and the growth of his subsidiary companies. Tobun graduated from Middlesex University London with a degree in health studies and a desire to take the unconventional route to becoming an entrepreneur. After being denied funding by The Prince’s Trust, a charity founded by Prince Charles to help disadvantaged young people with opportunities, Tobun shared how

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Tobun speaks to American Express Business Insights about supply chain management

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Tobun speaks to American Express Business Insights about supply chain management

As a thought leader in the sector, Tobun spoke to American Express Business Insights to share his thoughts on supply chain management

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Prince Charles hosts Tevin Tobun and Powerlist delegation at Clarence House

This week, Tevin Tobun alongside other notable awardees - Baroness Amos, David Harewood and Kwame Kwei Armah to name a few - were invited to attend a Powerlist reception hosted by The Prince of Wales at Clarence House. During the reception at Clarence House, The Prince of Wales made a keynote speech addressing attendees, networked with guests and spent some time speaking with Tobun about GV Group and his Tobun Foundation. Tobun shared how GV Group subsidiary company Platebox,

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Tobun a guest speaker at Start-up Grind London - D&I investment in the SME ecosystem

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Tobun a guest speaker at Start-up Grind London - D&I investment in the SME ecosystem

Last week, Tobun was invited to speak at the first Startup Grind London event for 2022. The virtual event was a panel discussion about diversity and inclusion in the investing and start up ecosystem. Tobun shared a panel alongside Ezechi Britton MBE, who is a founding member of venture capital firm ImpactX and the moderator for the event was Gary Stewart, the Founder and CEO of FounderTribes, a platform created for investors, mentors and founders to connect with each other.

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