Busie Matsiko is an award-winning global strategist, #1 bestselling author, entrepreneur and global speaker with a notable career on Wall Street, having held positions at Smith Barney, Oppenheimer & Co., and Citibank.
A serial entrepreneur, she is widely recognized for her impactful leadership and innovative contributions across various sectors. Busie has been instrumental in successfully scaling and growing companies and organizations across a wide range of industries.
As the President of the New York Africa Chamber of Commerce (NYACC) and co-founder of Africa Sisters NYC, Busie plays a pivotal role in bridging small and large businesses to expand trade between Africa and global markets. Through the Chamber’s progressive membership, she leverages New York’s financial strengths to foster significant economic partnerships. Busie also holds the distinction of being the first African-born trustee of Berkeley College.
She advises various multilaterals, including the African Union, Afreximbank, Duke CE, and the National Sepsis Alliance, on private-sector scaling and development. Additionally, she serves as a Special Advisor on Private Sector Development and Celebrity Outreach for a project initiated by UN Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Amina J.Mohammed, aimed at promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa and the Diaspora.
Her accolades include the City & State 50 Above and Beyond Award, the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Foreign Consul General Society Achievement Award. As a #1 best-selling author of “Create the Life of Your Dreams,” Busie continues to inspire and empower others, receiving recognition from the UN, AU, US Senate, US Congress, MIPAD, Berkeley College, and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
