Hannah Awonuga

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Group Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Partner at Knight Frank | Multi Award-Winning Keynote Speaker | Non-Executive Director | DEI and Culture Consultant | LinkedIn Top Voice for Gender Equality

London, England, United Kingdom
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Lord Ashcroft International Business School, Cambridge

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As an award-winning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expert with 15 years of leadership experience, I am dedicated to fostering inclusive environments where every individual can thrive. My career has been defined by creating high-performing teams of all sizes and driving cultural transformations within global organisations. I have successfully led remote teams across the UK, US, Europe, and APAC, leveraging my expertise to enhance colleague engagement and cultural integration.

Named an inspirational DEI leader for the past three years, I specialise in developing and implementing strategies that support board-level executives in driving meaningful cultural change. My approach ensures that our organisational values align with the diverse needs of our clients, promoting a culture of inclusivity and innovation. My experience spans cultural transformation, colleague listening, and diversity and inclusion, all aimed at achieving sustainable, long-term impact.

I am passionate about championing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Let’s connect to discuss how we can collaboratively drive positive change and create a more inclusive future.

The recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Gender Equality and multiple DEI awards underscores the impact of my experience.

Our team at Progress Together, where I serve as an NED, is committed to levelling the playing field within the UK Financial Services sector. We focus on productivity and talent retention by advocating for socio-economic equity.

With almost two decades of expertise in the banking sector, specifically in cultural transformation and leadership roles, my approach integrates culture, inclusion and transformation with change management to champion an inclusive culture that resonates across industries.

All comments, posts, and reflections are my own, not on behalf of any affiliation or organisation I may be connected to.

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  • Knight Frank Graphic

    Group Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Partner

    Knight Frank

    - Present 1 year

    London, England, United Kingdom

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    Non Executive Director

    Progress Together

    - Present 1 year 11 months

    United Kingdom

    The Progress Together board has been set up to support efforts to boost productivity and retain the best talent within the UK Financial Services sector. Progress Together aims to level the playing field for employees from all socio-economic backgrounds.

  • Founder

    Hannah A LTD

    - Present 7 years 7 months

    London, United Kingdom


    Hannah Awonuga is also a multi-award winning DEI thought leader and speaker, named by Linkedin as a 2023 Top voice for gender equality; over the past two years, she won the 2021 WeAreTheCity rising star award, was named amongst the 2021/2022 most inspirational D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) professionals by D&I leaders and was listed in the 2021 Top 25 most influential DEI practitioners by HR Magazine.

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    Diversity and Inclusion Lead Governor

    St Michael's Catholic College SE16

    - Present 4 years

    United Kingdom

    Foundation Governor elected by the diocese -

    Member of the Welfare Committee.

    Diversity and Inclusion Lead Governor

  • Barclays

    Barclays

    13 years 1 month

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      Global Director - Global Head of Colleague Engagement Group Diversity and Inclusion

      Barclays

      - 11 months

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      Global Head of Colleague Engagement, Group Diversity and Inclusion

      Barclays

      - 1 year 6 months

      London, England, United Kingdom

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      Vice President - Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager

      Barclays

      - 1 year 8 months

      London, United Kingdom

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      Senior Colleague Experience Team Leader

      Barclays

      - 2 years 3 months

      London, United Kingdom

      Leading on strategic cultural change across Businsss Banking, looking for new ways to empower our colleagues to do the right thing for our customers. Using an empathy lens to support our colleagues to support out customers in vulnerable circumstances.

      Leading and developing 2 teams in the colleague tools and continuous improvement functions

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      Small Business Area Leader

      Barclays Corporate Banking

      - 2 years 11 months

      London, United Kingdom

      Supporting Business Managers to support our small business customers as they start up and grow their business.

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      Branch Manager

      Barclays

      - 7 years 10 months

      london region

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      Barclays Degree Programme

      Barclays

      - 2 years 3 months

      City of London

      The Barclays Retail Development Programme is a 3 year work-based sponsared degree. The degree award is in Management and Leadersship at the Ashcroft international business school.

  • Board Trustee

    National Black Governors Network

    - 1 year

    United Kingdom

    The national black governor's network was founded in 2017 by experienced governors to significantly increase the representation of black governors in schools across the UK. This network aims to prepare and develop black professionals from different industries to take up governing positions on school boards to provide diverse strategic thinking and diverse representation. As a board trustee my main responsibility is to support the objectives and development of the network by providing strategic…

    The national black governor's network was founded in 2017 by experienced governors to significantly increase the representation of black governors in schools across the UK. This network aims to prepare and develop black professionals from different industries to take up governing positions on school boards to provide diverse strategic thinking and diverse representation. As a board trustee my main responsibility is to support the objectives and development of the network by providing strategic thought leadership.

Education

  • Lord Ashcroft International Business School, Cambridge

    Bachelor's degree Management and Leadership

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  • Oxford College

    Level 3 Diploma Career Coaching

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    Diversity and Inclusion brand ambassador

    AllBright

    - Present 2 years 10 months

    Human Rights

    A passionate and enthusiastic advocate for the Allbright Brand that motivates and inspires women within the Allbright community. Using my experience and knowledge as a senior diversity and inclusion expert to build awareness of key topics relating to diversity and inclusion within the Allbright community, on the platform, within the club and amongst the leadership team.

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    Work Wear Stylist

    Smart Works Charity

    - 4 years

    Social Services

    Support and help women gain their confidence back as they re-enter the working environment by styling them in preparation for their job interviews. I help women find appropriate work wear and interview attire, in order for them to make a great first impression.

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