SALLY NNAMANI
SENIOR
LEADER.
TRUSTED
ADVISOR.
Sally Nnamani brings over a decade of leadership experience at the intersection of sport, social impact and business. She pairs an entrepreneurial drive with an athlete's mindset, building the relationships that secure major investment and deliver results across continents.
RECOGNITION
Presidential Leadership Scholar · Aspen Ideas Fellow · Council on Foreign Relations Term Member · French-African Foundation Young Leader 2025 · Stanford GSB LEAD
As featured in Business Insider Africa, C-SPAN, Pulse and Stanford LEAD.
RELATIONSHIPS THAT DELIVER RESULTS
Fundraising, partnerships and advisory work at the intersection of sport, social impact and business.
FUNDRAISING & PARTNERSHIPS
A proven track record of securing major philanthropic investments and forging cross-sector partnerships with Fortune 500s, leading foundations, high-net-worth individuals, athletes and heads of state.
ADVISORY
Senior Advisor at 17 Asset Management, with board and advisory service at Emerging Founder School by Hustle Fund, Sport Integrity Global Alliance and Remedy Sport.
SPEAKING, HOSTING, TEACHING
Keynotes, panels, guest lectures, conversations that move people to action. Passionate about teaching the next generation, Sally is available for guest lectures and adjunct teaching opportunities on her expertise.
FEATURED KEYNOTE
THE GIFT OF A GOOD START
Featured keynote at The Post Athlete Summit in West Palm Beach, Florida, featuring former NFL and collegiate athletes.
SPEAKING
KEYNOTES, PANELS AND CONVERSATIONS THAT MOVE PEOPLE TO ACTION.
Sally speaks on the business of sport and social impact, catalytic capital and Africa's growth, diaspora investment, women's leadership and partnerships that bridge purpose and profit. Recent stages include the U.S. Capitol, Harvard Business School, NBA Africa, Sciences Po and the Global Africa Summit.
WHAT DRIVES ME
SPORTS AND CAPITAL CAN BE USED FOR GOOD.
This drives my work at PeacePlayers and my board and advisory service with Emerging Founder School by Hustle Fund, Sport Integrity Global Alliance and Remedy Sport.