Dambisa F. Moyo
Co-principal, Versaca Investments
Age 54
Director since October 2016
Independent: Yes
Yas Marina Committees: Audit (audit committee financial expert)
Dr. Moyo has been Co-principal of Versaca Investments, a family office focused on growth investing globally, since she co-founded it in 2021. She is a global economist and commentator analyzing the macroeconomy and international affairs. Since 2008, Dr. Moyo has been engaged in researching, speaking, and writing about international macroeconomics. She was Chief Executive Officer of Mildstorm LLC, a financial and economics firm, from 2015 to 2021. From 2001 to 2008, she worked at Goldman Sachs, a multinational investment bank and financial services company, in various roles, including as an economist. Prior to that she worked at the World Bank, an international financial institution in Washington, D.C., from 1993 until 1995.
Prior Public Company Directorships: Barclays plc; Barrick Gold Corporation; Seagate Technology; 3M Company
Other Directorships and Memberships: Condé Nast; Department for International Trade Board; Linklaters’ International Advisory Group; member of the House of Lords (United Kingdom) sitting as Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge
Skills and qualifications
Environmental Affairs: As director at Barrick Gold Corporation, served on the committee that considered and provided oversight on environmental matters.
Finance: Ten years of experience at Goldman Sachs and the World Bank. Ph.D. in economics from the University of Oxford and MBA in finance from the American University. Audit Committee member at 3M Company. Former Audit Committee and Risk Committee member at Barrick Gold Corporation.
Global Business/International Affairs: Born and raised in Zambia, which enhances perspective on global resource challenges. Traveled to more than 80 countries, with a particular focus on the interplay of international business and the global economy, while highlighting key opportunities for investment. Current and former director of companies with international operations
Government/Regulatory/Public Policy: Member of the House of Lords (United Kingdom) sitting as Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge since 2022.Ten years of experience in the highly regulated banking and financial services industry. M.P.A. in Public Administration from John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Research/Academia: Author of four New York Times bestsellers. Dr. Moyo’s writing regularly appears in economics and finance related publications.
Updated: May 2023