Wade Lyn

Managing Director, Island Delights
Board Member lead for Reducing Red Tape and Supporting Social Enterprise

Wade set up Cleone Foods in the 1980s, manufacturing and supplying Caribbean patties (similar to a pasty) to the UK marketplace. A firm commitment to investing in the local community in respect of suppliers and employment has been central to his vision and success. Wade has been widely acknowledged through awards, directorships and speaking engagements. In 2009, he was voted one of the Top 100 most influential Businessmen in the West Midlands whilst Cleone Foods was recognised with a BITC Small Company of the Year Award. In the following year, Wade was named HRH Prince Charles’ Special Ambassador for the West Midlands.

Wade is a founder member of the 12-8 Group, a peer to peer learning network of growth-oriented African-Caribbean business owners who share a commitment to developing successful businesses, while ensuring that their achievements assist in nurturing existing and aspiring African-Caribbean entrepreneurs in the community which in turn will stimulate economic growth.

Wade Lyn is the board member lead for Reducing Red Tape and Supporting Social Enterprise.