Anita Tiessen

Youth Entrepreneurship Expert

Anita Tiessen is the former CEO of Youth Business International, where she led the only global network dedicated to youth entrepreneurship, working to develop and scale the most effective solutions to the critical challenges facing young entrepreneurs today.

Anita has extensive experience in international development, human rights and leading global networks. Before joining Youth Business International, she was CEO of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, a global movement of 150 country members, where she grew the organisation's reach and impact; Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF UK; and Head of Communications at Amnesty International's global headquarters. She has an MA in Public Policy and Management.