Dayo Okewale is an accomplished government official, policy strategist, public speaker, and social entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in government, shaping policy, driving advocacy, and leading high-level engagement across government, business, and civil society.
He has held senior advisory roles at the heart of UK politics, currently he serves as a Senior Advisor in the House of Lords, where he provides strategic counsel on legislative matters, political engagement, and policy development. Prior to this, he served as Chief of Staff in the House of Lords.
Dayo also serves as co-chair of Equal Justice for NEXUS Global. NEXUS is a global community uniting over 6000 members from 70 countries. NEXUS connects next-generation families, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, philanthropists, young investors, social entrepreneurs, and allies to advance innovative leadership and drive solutions for political, societal, environmental, and equal justice challenges.
Alongside his professional career, Dayo is the Founder and CEO of Who’s Got Game Sport, a not-for-profit that harnesses the power of sport for social change, leadership development, and youth empowerment. Through this initiative, he has worked with more than 70,000 young people worldwide, delivering programmes that blend education, sport, and cultural intelligence.
Dayo is also a respected public speaker and advocate for diversity, racial equality, and social inclusion, having spoken at the United Nations, Number 10 Downing Street, and global forums with NEXUS, a network uniting philanthropy, impact investment, and social entrepreneurship. He is passionate about using his platform to influence systems change and empower the next generation of leaders.
In addition to his policy and advocacy work, Dayo is widely recognised as a producer, cultural curator, and strategic fixer who operates at the intersection of politics, business, sport, philanthropy, and the creative industries. He has a unique track record of convening influential people, brokering high-value relationships, and delivering culturally relevant experiences and global platforms — from high-level convenings at the United Nations and Number 10 Downing Street to international leadership gatherings, talent showcases, and purpose-driven events through NEXUS and Who’s Got Game Sport. Through his growing Be The Best platform, he is building a global ecosystem that connects power, capital, culture, and emerging leadership. Known for his discretion, reach, and ability to “make things happen” across sectors and geographies, Dayo is frequently called upon to curate rooms, unlock partnerships, align stakeholders, and translate vision into reality.
A former professional basketball player for England, Dayo brings the discipline, teamwork, and resilience of elite sport into his professional and advocacy work. He holds an MBA in Cultural Intelligence, equipping him with a unique ability to bridge cultural divides and foster collaboration across sectors and geographies.
Through his career, Dayo has built a reputation as a dynamic connector, strategist, and leader committed to shaping policies that drive social impact, corporate responsibility, and inclusive growth. He is currently expanding his work through Be The Best, a global platform bringing together leaders in politics, finance, and the creative industries to host summits, develop talent, and inspire innovation.
In addition to his policy and advocacy work, Dayo is widely recognised as a producer, cultural curator, and strategic fixer who operates at the intersection of politics, business, sport, philanthropy, and the creative industries. He has a unique track record of convening influential people, brokering high-value relationships, and delivering culturally relevant experiences and global platforms — from high-level convenings at the United Nations and Number 10 Downing Street to international leadership gatherings, talent showcases, and purpose-driven events through NEXUS and Who’s Got Game Sport. Through his growing Be The Best platform, he is building a global ecosystem that connects power, capital, culture, and emerging leadership. Known for his discretion, reach, and ability to “make things happen” across sectors and geographies, Dayo is frequently called upon to curate rooms, unlock partnerships, align stakeholders, and translate vision into reality.
