Dr. Dambisa Moyo

Dr Dambisa Moyo, Baroness Moyo, is a pre-eminent international economist and strategist specialising in macroeconomics and global affairs. A Zambian-born scholar, she earned her doctorate in economics from Oxford University and a Masters from Harvard before building a distinguished career at the World Bank and Goldman Sachs. Her expertise in emerging market dynamics and resource scarcity has established her as a pivotal figure in modern economic discourse, leading to her recognition by Time magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential people. A prolific writer, Dr Moyo has authored five influential books, including the New York Times bestsellers Dead Aid, Winner Take All, and Edge of Chaos. Her work investigates the rise of China, the complexities of global growth, and the shifting landscape of democracy and technology. More recently, she published How Boards Work in 2021, reflecting her extensive experience as a director for leading multinational corporations. She currently sits on the boards of directors for Chevron, Sony Music, and the Starbucks Corporation, and was introduced as a life peer to the House of Lords in 2022. Regularly featured in the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal, Dr Moyo provides a sophisticated perspective on the geopolitical and financial trends defining the 21st century. Organisations book her for her unparalleled ability to translate complex economic shifts into clear, strategic frameworks for international business. On stage, Dr. Dambisa Moyo is best known for talks on Emerging Markets, Financial Services, Global Economy, Economics & The Economy and Esg & Social Responsibility. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Dr. Dambisa Moyo is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Dr. Dambisa Moyo travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dr. Dambisa Moyo would approach your audience.