Dr. Dambisa Moyo is an international economist, bestselling author, and highly experienced corporate board member. Her expertise focuses on the macroeconomy, geopolitics, and financial markets, with a unique specialization in the political and economic workings of emerging and frontier economies across Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Over the last decade, her research has taken her to more than 75 countries, providing her with unparalleled, firsthand knowledge.
Moyo’s professional background is rooted in finance and global policy. She served as an economist at Goldman Sachs for nearly a decade and was a consultant to the World Bank in Washington, D.C. This foundation of practical experience is complemented by her extensive board service, which includes her current roles at Chevron Corporation and 3M, and previous service on the boards of major global companies like Barclays Bank and SABMiller.
As a prolific and influential author, Dambisa Moyo has penned four New York Times bestsellers. Her seminal book, Dead Aid, sparked a global debate on foreign assistance, while How Boards Work addresses contemporary corporate governance in a chaotic world. Her work, including Edge of Chaos and Winner Take All, consistently challenges conventional wisdom on economic growth, democracy, and global resource competition.
Dr. Moyo is a highly sought-after public intellectual, regularly contributing to media like CNBC and The Wall Street Journal. Her status was formally recognized by TIME Magazine, which named her one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World." As a speaker, she provides corporate and government audiences with critical, forward-looking analysis on global imbalances, structural economic reforms, and the strategic choices necessary for sustained growth in an increasingly volatile world.
