Funke Awoderu

Funke Awoderu currently serves as the Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Live Nation Entertainment, a role focused on developing and implementing global D&I programs while enhancing the overall employee experience. Prior to this position, Funke held the role of Senior Inclusion & Diversity Manager at The Football Association, where responsibilities included strategic policy development for the organization. Funke's career also includes serving as Equality & Diversity Manager at the Lawn Tennis Association, where significant initiatives were launched to establish an inclusive D&I framework. Additionally, experience as Partnerships Manager involved overseeing the Transforming British Tennis Together strategy, which included creating urban tennis clubs and managing a substantial community-focused budget. Funke's educational background includes a Certificate of Higher Education in Legal Studies from the University of London and a Chartered Management Institute Diploma in Strategic Management from the University of West London.