Tope Ajala is a Global Impact and Culture Strategist and podcast host known for pushing boundaries at the intersection of equity, leadership, and innovation. With more than a decade of experience spanning marketing, operations, and change management, she brings a cross-functional lens to embedding culture into business strategy.

At Ogilvy, Tope led initiatives like the Modern Exchange and global leadership programs, including the industry’s first executive development program for Black men. Her work has reached more than 100,000 employees worldwide through bespoke Belonging trainings and global supplier diversity councils.

Tope’s early career in data systems, operations and strategy included overseeing mergers and acquisitions, optimizing business systems, and building data-informed solutions for both people and finance functions. Today, as Founder of Levelset, Saif-Hands, and To A Tee, she continues to shape inclusive ecosystems and amplify underrepresented voices.

She is also the host of a podcast that explores the intersections of leadership, identity, and purpose, creating space for bold, human-centered conversations. Outside of work, she is a mental health advocate, active volunteer, and avid traveler who finds balance through surfing, reading, and yoga.