Hannah Awonuga is the Group Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Knight Frank. She has a wealth of experience and expertise to her role.
With a focus on developing a strategic roadmap to enhance the experience of Knight Frank’s people, she provides invaluable leadership to drive diversity and inclusion initiatives across the organization.
Her strategic direction guides the Group Executive and UK Boards, Business Balance leads, and ensures the adoption of industry-wide best practices in DE&I.
Hannah’s impressive track record as a multi-award-winning DEI thought leader and speaker underscores her commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Her accolades include the 2021 WeAreTheCity Rising Star Award, recognition as one of the most inspirational D&I professionals by D&I Leaders, and being listed in HR Magazine’s Top 25 Most Influential DEI Practitioners in 2021.
Prior to joining Knight Frank, Hannah served as the Global DEI Director at Barclays, where she leveraged her 18 years of experience in banking to drive impactful change. Her journey in banking, which began at the age of 17, instilled in her a deep appreciation for socioeconomic inclusion, a cause she champions passionately.
In addition to her role at Knight Frank, Hannah has been appointed as a non-executive director for Progress Together, a UK government membership body dedicated to increasing socioeconomic diversity at senior leadership levels in the financial services sector. Her commitment to fostering diversity extends beyond her professional endeavors and into her extensive LinkedIn network of over 60,000 followers.
As a seasoned speaker and facilitator, Hannah is adept at delivering inclusive leadership workshops, keynote addresses, and engaging in senior executive safe space conversations.
She frequently participates in international panel discussions with industry leaders, contributing her insights and expertise to drive meaningful change on a global scale.
Hannah Awonuga’s unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion continues to inspire and empower organizations worldwide.
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