Funmi graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan, after which she obtained an MBA (majoring in Human Resources Management and Marketing Management) from the Cardiff Business School, Wales.
Over the course of her career, she has held senior management and executive management positions across various portfolios which include corporate affairs, business development, share registration, corporate banking and human resources management; across diverse industries, including construction, finance, banking and energy.