Ayo Sokale

Ayo Sokale is a highly accomplished Chartered Civil Engineer and a prominent media personality recognised for her work with the BBC, National Geographic, and the Discovery Channel. As a Project Team Manager for the Environment Agency in Eastern England, she has spearheaded innovative flood and coastal risk management schemes. Her professional excellence was acknowledged early in her career when she was selected as one of Professor Lord Robert Mair’s Future Leaders for the Institution of Civil Engineers. Alongside her engineering work, she served as the Deputy Mayor of Reading, where she was an influential advocate for local sustainability initiatives. Beyond the construction industry, Ayo is a familiar face on BBC Bitesize and BBC Reel, simplifying complex scientific principles for a global audience. Her television portfolio includes expert contributions to documentaries for the Smithsonian, Yesterday TV, and Channel 5. A former nominee for The Telegraph’s Top 50 Women in Engineering, she is a dedicated STEM ambassador and mentor. She actively promotes diversity and inclusion within technical fields, drawing on her personal experiences as a neurodivergent professional with Asperger’s syndrome to support and inspire others. Ayo is frequently booked for her ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering expertise and engaging media communication, making her an ideal choice for discussions on sustainability, innovation, and neurodiversity. On stage, Ayo Sokale is best known for talks on Science, Diversity & Inclusion, Energy & Sustainability and Esg & Social Responsibility. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Motivational Speaking and Science & Research, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Ayo Sokale is regularly booked for Conference Speaker and Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Ayo Sokale travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Ayo Sokale would approach your audience.