Reputation Poll International

Reputation Poll International (RPI) is a reputation management and media research organization established in 2017 and registered in the United Kingdom. It is known for publishing annual reputation rankings and organizing international forums focused on leadership and governance.

Overview

The organization is best known for compiling the 100 Most Reputable Africans list and for convening the annual Global Reputation Forum (GRF) in London.

100 Most Reputable Africans

The 100 Most Reputable Africans is an annual list published by Reputation Poll International in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum. The ranking recognizes Africans considered influential in sectors such as business, governance, science, entertainment, philanthropy, religion, and humanitarian service.

Selection criteria reportedly include integrity, leadership impact, public influence, and visibility. Individuals featured in past editions include Abiy Ahmed, Akinwumi Adesina, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Femi Otedola, Folorunso Alakija, Daniel Olukoya, and Magdi Yacoub.

Global Reputation Forum

The Global Reputation Forum (GRF) is an annual conference organized by Reputation Poll International in London. The event serves as a platform for discussions on leadership, investment, governance, and reputation management, and also hosts the presentation ceremony for the 100 Most Reputable Africans list.

The 2023 edition of the forum was held at the House of Lords and the London Marriott Hotel County Hall. Speakers included Baroness Verma, Atifete Jahjaga, Mthuli Ncube, and Peter Kolade Fashesin-Souza.

Other activities

Reputation Poll International has organized sector-specific recognition events, including awards focused on banking and financial technology institutions.