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Zambia Dambisa Moyo is a globally recognized economist, author, and board member known for her insights into macroeconomics, geopolitics, and financial markets. Her expertise positions her as a valuable voice for brands seeking informed perspectives on global trends.
Starbucks welcomed Dr. Dambisa Moyo and Marissa Mayer to its Board of Directors, valuing their global perspective, fresh thinking, and deep experience.
Dr. Moyo has been Co-principal of Versaca Investments, a family office focused on growth investing globally, since she co-founded it in 2021, and serves as a board member for Chevron.
Dambisa Moyo currently sits on the board of directors for Condé Nast.
Dambisa Moyo serves on the board of directors for the National Geographic Society.
Forest Whitaker and global economist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Dambisa Moyo have joined NBA Africa as strategic investors.
Dambisa Moyo was a Non-Executive Director with Barclays since 2010.
Moyo joined the board of directors of the international brewer SABMiller in 2009.
Dambisa Moyo was a former board member of the international mining company Barrick Gold.
Dambisa Moyo was elected to the 3M board.
Dr. Dambisa Moyo was elected to the Seagate board of directors.
Dambisa Felicia Moyo was born on February 2, 1969, in Lusaka, Zambia. She pursued her education with a focus on economics, earning a PhD in economics from Oxford University and a master’s degree from Harvard University. Her academic background also includes a BS in chemistry from American University in 1991 and an MBA in finance from the same university in 1993. This foundational education led to a distinguished career in economic research and policy.
Moyo began her professional career at the World Bank, working as a consultant in the Europe, Central Asia, and Africa departments from May 1993 to September 1995. She contributed to the World Bank’s 1994 annual World Development Report. Following this, she joined Goldman Sachs in 2001 as a research economist and strategist, a role she held until November 2008. During her tenure at Goldman Sachs, she focused on debt capital markets, hedge funds coverage, and global macroeconomics, and also served as head of economic research and strategy for sub-Saharan Africa. Her work involved advising developing countries on international bond issuance.
Her career expanded to corporate governance, with board memberships at significant global corporations and non-profit organizations. She has authored five bestselling books, including four New York Times bestsellers: “Dead Aid” (2009), “How the West Was Lost” (2011), “Winner Take All” (2012), “Edge of Chaos” (2018), and “How Boards Work” (2021). Her insights have been shared through numerous articles in publications like The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, and through speaking engagements at international economic forums and conferences across more than 71 countries. In 2022, she was appointed Baroness Moyo and became a member of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords, further cementing her influence in global affairs.
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