Biography

Dr. Dambisa Moyo is a global economist and author who analyzes the macroeconomy and international affairs. She advises companies, corporate boards, CEOs and Management on investment decisions, capital allocation and risk management. Her work has taken her to more than 70 countries over the last decade, during which time she has developed a unique knowledge on the inherent conflicts facing developed economies, as well as the interaction between politics, international finance and global markets.

In particular, her work examines the interplay of international business and the global economy, while highlighting the key opportunities for investment; capitalizing on her rare ability to translate trends in markets, technology, politics, regulatory matters and economics into their likely impact on global business.

Dambisa Moyo serves on the boards of Barclays Bank, the financial services group, SABMiller, the global brewer, Barrick Gold, the global miner, and Seagate Technology. She was previously an economist at Goldman Sachs and a consultant to the World Bank in Washington, D.C. She is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working, How There is a Better Way for Africa and How the West Was Lost: Fifty Years of Economic Folly and the Stark Choices Ahead. Her third book was Winner Take All: China’s Race for Resources and What it Means for the World.

Dambisa is a contributing editor to CNBC, the business and finance news network. Her writing regularly appears in economic and finance-related publications such as the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. She completed a PhD in economics at Oxford University and holds a Masters degree from Harvard University. She completed an undergraduate degree in chemistry and an MBA in finance at American University in Washington, D.C.

She is an avid tennis fan and has run numerous half marathons and marathons.

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Five Lessons for Women

Esteemed economist DR. DAMBISA MOYO shares five lessons for women in business, learnings from her own successes and failures. In this engaging, authentic conversation, Dr. Moyo uses her own story as a jumping-off point for her perspective on climbing the corporate ladder.

Handling Crisis as a Business Leader

As a board member of many international organizations, DR. DAMBISA MOYO often leads businesses through moments of turbulence. In this informative presentation, Dr. Moyo offers ten questions for business leaders to ask themselves and their teams in a moment of crisis.

The Future in Macroeconomic Terms: Global Growth Outlook & Markets

DAMBISA MOYO dives into the intricate dynamics of the global economy, offering an expert analysis of future growth trajectories and market trends. Drawing from her extensive experience in international economics, Dr. Moyo provides a comprehensive overview of the factors shaping global growth and market strategies driving the net wave of global prosperity.

Investment Themes in a De-Globalizing World

As the world grapples with shifting trade policies, DR. DAMBISA MOYO explores the critical investment themes emerging in a de-globalizing landscape. This keynote addresses how Dr. Moyo’s deep understanding of global markets and economic policy equips her audience with the knowledge to navigate and capitalize on the evolving investment climate.

Policy, Business, and Democracy

In this thought-provoking presentation, DR. DAMBISA MOYO examines the complex interplay between policy, business, and democracy in today’s fast-changing world. Discussing how businesses can thrive while upholding democratic values and navigating regulatory challenges, Dr. Moyo offers a roadmap for leaders seeking to balance profit and purpose in a landscape marked by political and economic uncertainty.

Booksby Dambisa Moyo

Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working, How There is a Better Way for Africa

Winner Take All: China's Race for Resources and What it Means for the World

Edge of Chaos: Whey Democracy is Failing to Deliver Economic Growth and How to Fix It

How the West Was Lost: Fifty Years of Economic Folly and the Stark Choices Ahead

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