SALLY NNAMANI
I am a mission-driven leader working at the intersection of sport, global impact, and business. My work spans across the U.S. and Africa, with a focus on peacebuilding, economic development, youth leadership, and impact investing.
I began my career at the Office of the Permanent Representative of the International Chamber of Commerce at the United Nations. Under the mentorship of Louise Kantrow, a seasoned diplomat, I gained firsthand insight into the critical role of diplomacy and business acumen in fostering win-win partnerships across the private sector, civil society, and governments. This theme has remained a constant throughout my career—from my work in Northern Ireland, collaborating with the Mid-Ulster Government Council on the Sport & Good Relations initiative, to my current role as U.S. Co-Executive Director at PeacePlayers International where I lead partnerships and initiatives involving diverse stakeholders working towards a more peaceful and equitable world.
Additionally, my expertise includes building high impact programs in challenging contexts, cultivating global networks, impact measurement and team leadership. I am highly skilled at pitching and inspiring audiences around a shared mission, and translating action into tangible results.
Beyond my professional work, I am a Speaker, Board Advisor, and Consultant. My work has earned recognition as an Aspen IDEAS Fellow, a Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations, and an American Express Global Impact Leadership Academy Leader. These platforms have positioned me to advance thought leadership in sports global affairs, and investing in critical areas of our society. I am a proud Alumna of CUNY, The New School, and Stanford GSB LEAD.