Busie Matsiko

Busie Matsiko is a #1 bestselling author, global speaker, and award-winning advisor and consultant. 

As President of the New York Africa Chamber of Commerce and the first African-born trustee of Berkeley College, Busie has become an influential figure shaping economic partnerships between Africa and global markets. Her unique perspective, forged through her experience on Wall Street at Smith Barney  and Citibank, informs her transformative work advising multilateral institutions.  

Busie's career also spans: Founding Fashion Indie - a pioneering marketplace for independent fashion designers; Leading the Africa Future Summit, and; Creating the RESET platform during the pandemic. Her #1 bestselling book, Create the Life of Your Dreams, and numerous accolades - including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award - testify to her impact.  

As Special Advisor on Private Sector Development and Celebrity Outreach on a Project created under the auspices of the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, to promote and popularize the UN SDGs, she plays a crucial role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals across Africa and the globe.