Leadership Committee: Molara Awosedo

Molara Awosedo is the Director of Inclusion and Workplace Culture at Toronto Pearson International Airport. She joined the organization in November 2021 as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and in May 2025, her portfolio expanded to include HR Communications, Employee Engagement Initiatives, Employee Experience Programs and the airport’s Culture Strategy, alongside her continued leadership of DEI efforts.

In her current role, Molara is focused on fostering a workplace where all employees feel connected to the airport’s mission, understand the value of their contributions and are empowered to thrive.

Before joining Toronto Pearson, Molara held senior roles in DEI, communications and employee experience programs within the financial services sector. There, she developed and executed strategies to attract, retain and grow a high-performing and diverse workforce.

Molara’s work has earned national and international recognition. In 2019, she was named a Woman of Influence for establishing a global employee network supporting the advancement of equity-deserving professionals. In 2024, she received both the Global Airport Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award from International Airport Review and Best Individual Contribution to DEI in the Workplace from Charity Village, and in 2025, she was named a Catalyst Honours Champion by Catalyst Canada. She also serves as a DEI committee member on the Airports Council International, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility and BlackNorth Initiative working groups.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Public Relations diploma from McGill University and is currently pursuing further certifications in DEI, Strategy and HR.