Ms. Anita Tiessen

Anita Tiessen is Chief Executive Officer of Youth Business International, which leads a growing global network of 50 enterprise support organisations with a passion for empowering underserved young people (18-35) to start, scale and sustain their businesses.  Anita has extensive experience in international development, human rights and leading global networks. Before joining Youth Business International, Anita 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.