Roberta Annan is an impact investor, philanthropist, and a force to be reckoned with. A global business powerhouse, the Ghanaian-born Annan’s personal mandate is to create business opportunities that improve lives. Through her consulting firm, Roberta Annan Consulting, Annan is working to create sustainable development throughout Africa and the Middle East with partners from across the world.
Starting her career with one of the world’s most powerful organizations, the United Nations, Annan quickly learned the value of relationships and partnership. She has worked across sectors including aviation, entertainment, banking, oil & gas, and real estate, but has found her personal passion in the empowerment of women and in highlighting the culture and craftsmanship of African fashion designers as the founder of Frallain and the African Fashion Fund.
Her Agenda had the opportunity to chat with Roberta about her work and inspiration along with the successes, the challenges, and the practical advice she has for every woman looking to design and manage her own life and career. Grab a pen and paper, you’ll want to take notes!