Gillian Tans
Former CEO & Chairwoman of Booking.com | Founder of Diversity Hero | Board Member & Investor | Expert in Scaling, Digital Travel & Transformative Leadership
Dambisa Moyo
Chair, Economic Club of New York | Member of the UK House of Lords | Global Economist & Board Member at Chevron & Starbucks | Author of Five Bestselling Books | TIME 100
In an era of geopolitical fracture and volatility, few voices carry the authority of Baroness Dambisa Moyo. Newly named Chair of the Economic Club of New York, a member of the UK House of Lords, and a director at Chevron, Starbucks, and National Geographic, she draws on decades advising boards and managing global capital to bring clarity to the forces reshaping markets: deglobalization, AI disruption, and resource scarcity.
Want to book Dambisa Moyo as a speaker for your event? Please provide the info below and we’ll get in touch within 24h:
Dambisa Moyo biography
Economist speaker Dambisa Moyo, Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge, is a member of the United Kingdom House of Lords and one of the world’s most influential voices on macroeconomics, geopolitics, and global capital markets. Named by TIME Magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” she pairs unmatched boardroom experience with rigorous economic analysis to help leaders navigate deglobalization, technological disruption, and structural economic headwinds.
In 2026, Dr. Moyo was named Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Economic Club of New York, one of the world’s premier forums for economic dialogue, where she spotlights the trends defining the global economy: AI and technology, shifting geopolitics, the energy transition, and the future of financial markets. She serves on the boards of Chevron Corporation, Starbucks Corporation, Condé Nast, and the National Geographic Society, and sits on the Investment Committee of the Oxford University Endowment. She is also Co-Principal of Versaca Investments, a family office focused on global growth investing, and her board portfolio has included Barclays Bank, Barrick Gold, 3M, SABMiller, and Seagate Technology.
Dr. Moyo holds a PhD in Economics from Oxford University and a Master’s degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. She began her career at the World Bank before joining Goldman Sachs, where she spent eight years as a research economist and strategist across debt capital markets, hedge fund coverage, and global macroeconomics, including as head of economic research and strategy for sub-Saharan Africa.
Author of Five Bestselling Books
Dr. Moyo is the author of five books, four of which became New York Times bestsellers. Her debut, Dead Aid: Why Aid Is Not Working and How There Is a Better Way for Africa, challenged conventional wisdom on development aid and sparked global debate. How the West Was Lost examined the structural weaknesses threatening Western economic dominance, while Winner Take All anticipated China’s global race for resources and its implications for markets. Edge of Chaos explored the tension between short-term democratic incentives and long-term economic planning. Her most recent book, How Boards Work: And How They Can Work Better in a Chaotic World, delivers an insider’s perspective on corporate governance and argues for more transparent, diverse, and knowledgeable boards.
Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and named an Honorary Fellow of Queens’ College, Cambridge, Dr. Moyo writes regularly for the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and Harvard Business Review, and is a columnist for Project Syndicate. Her work has taken her to more than 70 countries.
As a speaker, Dambisa Moyo delivers unmatched strategic clarity on the forces reshaping global markets: geopolitical fragmentation, AI-driven productivity shifts, resource scarcity, debt sustainability, and the collision between democratic politics and long-term economic imperatives. Drawing on her work advising Fortune 500 boards and managing investments across asset classes, she turns complex macroeconomic trends into actionable insight for the leaders and investors navigating an increasingly volatile world.
Dambisa Moyo Speaking Videos
Global Perspectives: Outlook of the CEO - Baroness Dambisa Moyo
Dambisa Moyo - Is China the new idol for emerging economies?
Dambisa Moyo Keynote Topics
Dr. Moyo examines the structural forces constraining economic growth across both developed and emerging markets: geopolitical fragmentation, demographic shifts, unsustainable debt levels, slowing productivity gains, resource scarcity, climate transition costs, technological disruption, and the weakening of multilateral institutions. She provides a framework for business leaders and investors to understand which headwinds pose the greatest risks to their sectors and regions, and where strategic opportunities exist despite slower global growth. This keynote equips decision-makers with the economic literacy needed to anticipate policy shifts, allocate capital effectively, and build resilience in an increasingly volatile global landscape.
As global trade patterns fracture and supply chains regionalize, Dr. Moyo explores the investment implications of a world moving away from globalization. Drawing from her experience advising multinational boards and managing investments across asset classes, she identifies which sectors, regions, and commodities will benefit from nearshoring, protectionist policies, and geopolitical realignment—and which face structural headwinds. This session provides actionable insights on capital allocation, risk management, and strategic positioning for investors and executives navigating a more fragmented and volatile global economy.
Dr. Moyo addresses one of the defining tensions of our era: democratic systems increasingly struggle to deliver sustained economic growth because electoral cycles incentivize short-term thinking over long-term structural reform. Drawing from her book Edge of Chaos and her experience serving on Fortune 500 boards, she explores how businesses and policymakers can balance democratic accountability with the strategic patience required for infrastructure investment, education reform, R&D, and climate transition. This keynote is essential for leaders wrestling with stakeholder capitalism, ESG pressures, and the need to balance quarterly performance with generational resilience.
Drawing from her book How Boards Work and her experience serving on the boards of Chevron, Starbucks, Barclays, 3M, and others, Dr. Moyo provides an insider's perspective on what makes boards effective—or dysfunctional. She examines the three-part board mandate (oversight, strategy, risk management), the importance of diversity in expertise and thought, and how boards can navigate crises, technological disruption, and stakeholder pressures. This session is invaluable for current and aspiring board members, CEOs, and senior executives seeking to strengthen governance and decision-making at the highest levels.
Speaker topics
FAQs on Booking Dambisa Moyo
Why Dambisa Moyo?
Few economists can match the vantage point Baroness Dambisa Moyo brings to a stage. A member of the House of Lords, Chair of the Economic Club of New York, and a director at Chevron, Starbucks, and National Geographic, she has shaped global capital decisions from the inside while writing five books that reframed debates on aid, growth, and governance. On stage she turns dense macroeconomics into a clear map of where markets, geopolitics, and technology are heading, and what that means for the room. Book Dambisa Moyo through Aurum Speakers Bureau to bring that authority to your next event.
What are Dambisa Moyo's most important books?
Dambisa Moyo has written five books, four of which became New York Times bestsellers. Her debut, Dead Aid, challenged the effectiveness of government-to-government development aid and argued for market-based solutions. How the West Was Lost diagnosed structural economic weaknesses in developed economies. Winner Take All examined China's global commodity strategy. Edge of Chaos explored why democracies struggle to deliver sustained economic growth. Her most recent, How Boards Work, offers an insider's perspective on corporate governance drawn from her years serving on Fortune 500 boards.
What boards and organizations does Dambisa Moyo lead?
Dr. Moyo chairs the Board of Trustees of the Economic Club of New York and serves on the boards of Chevron Corporation, Starbucks Corporation, Condé Nast, and the National Geographic Society. She also sits on the Investment Committee of the Oxford University Endowment and is Co-Principal of Versaca Investments. Her earlier board roles include Barclays Bank, Barrick Gold, 3M, SABMiller, and Seagate Technology, giving her cross-sector insight into how macroeconomic shifts shape corporate strategy, capital allocation, and risk.
What topics does economist speaker Dambisa Moyo cover in her keynotes?
Dr. Moyo's keynotes address the forces defining the global economy: geopolitical fragmentation and deglobalization, AI's impact on productivity and markets, capital allocation amid volatile rates and debt sustainability concerns, resource scarcity and commodity shifts, and the tension between democratic politics and long-term strategic planning. She translates complex macroeconomic trends into practical guidance for C-suite executives, board members, and institutional investors. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to book Dr. Moyo for your organization.
How to book Dambisa Moyo as a keynote speaker?
Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Dambisa Moyo as a speaker for your next event, conference, or board meeting. Simply fill out our contact form to inquire about Dambisa Moyo's availability for a speaking engagement. One of our booking agents will respond to your request immediately and contact the speaker to let them know you want to hire them. We will assist you with obtaining speaking fees, booking information, and confirming availability for Dambisa Moyo or any other top keynote speaker or celebrity of your choice.
How much is Dambisa Moyo speaking fee?
Dambisa Moyo speaking fees are determined by several factors, including the event's date, whether it's a virtual or in-person event, the duration, format, preparation required for their speech, and more. The same applies to the cost to hire any other top expert speakers and celebrities. The Speaker Fee Range listed on our website is simply a guideline and is subject to change without notice. If you would like to hire Dambisa Moyo to deliver a keynote speech for your event, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@aurumbureau.com with as much detail as possible. One of our experienced agents will get in touch with you and let you know exactly how much it will cost to book Dambisa Moyo.
How can I contact Dambisa Moyo?
We only work with Dambisa Moyo on paid speaking engagements. Aurum Speakers Bureau can assist you in booking Dambisa Moyo and will handle all negotiations, contracts, and logistics associated with having Dambisa Moyo speak at your event. We will be your sole point of contact throughout the process. Get in touch with Aurum Speakers Bureau today, and we will reach out to any motivational speaker or celebrity you want to enquire about speaking at your event. If you wish to contact Dambisa Moyo for any other reason, we will be unable to assist you as we are not authorized to provide personal contact information.
Can I book Dambisa Moyo for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Dambisa Moyo is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Dambisa Moyo for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
