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Dambisa Moyo on the Chevron and Starbucks Boards — and Investing a Family Office

With Ted Seides, Dambisa Moyo · Sunday, July 19, 2026

Dambisa Moyo shares insights from her multifaceted career, including her roles on global corporate boards, in the House of Lords, and managing a family office. She discusses how her non-ideological upbringing shaped her approach to economics and investing, the crucial lessons learned in corporate governance, and the challenges corporations face from societal narratives. Moyo also details the evolution of her family office's investment strategy, focusing on the AI supercycle and energy transition, while emphasizing disciplined risk management and a deep understanding of limited partners' goals.

Key takeaways

  • Board members must deeply internalize that “anything can happen,” from a CEO's sudden death to unexpected takeovers. Moyo, drawing from 15 years on boards like SABMiller, stresses that anticipating chaos is the first step to resilience. Read more →
  • Dambisa Moyo sees the next "super cycle" driven by AI and the energy transition, a rare 40-year event. Read more →

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