Nisaa Jetha

www.nisaajetha.com

Nisaa Jetha is a global strategist and qualified solicitor specializing in investment management, policy advisory, and impact-driven legal structures, with a particular focus on new economic models as a driver of sustainable growth. She has held senior roles such as Head of Impact & In-House Counsel in investment management, overseeing multi-nation portfolios and developing benchmarking strategies for mid-cap private equity investments. She is seen as an influential voice in the market bringing catalytic impact models across Executive level of government, family offices & UHNWIs, major brands, and international & local NGOs. She takes a strategic and holistic approach to her methodology that spans almost two decades across 14+ countries where she has either advised, designed and implemented catalytic impact- growth models.

She has spoken at major economic and financial forums, including the World Economic Forum, UNFCCC, and World Impact Investing Summits, where she has presented proprietary frameworks on investment models, economic transformation, and the creative economy. She led a campaign in the UK Parliament, worked as a policy analyst and speechwriter in the Canadian Senate, and has been invited to an array of high-level forums with global political leaders to advise on capital markets, investment strategy, and economic growth. She was also nominated by the United State of Women Summit and recognized for contributions to international cooperation and development by UPF. A member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council and the Entrepreneur Leadership Network, she speaks at government forums, MBA programs, private family wealth events, and international summits. Her work focuses on designing financial and legal structures that drive sustainable growth, spark innovation, and create lasting market opportunities.

Nisaa serves in a range of senior executive and advisory capacities across global funds, foundations, and family offices, providing strategic counsel at the intersection of capital, governance, and public policy. She is recognized by the Founder Institute as one of the Top 20 Impact and Sustainability Startup Leaders in Europe—an acknowledgment from a global accelerator that has launched over 6,000 companies across six continents, with a collective valuation exceeding $30 billion. She is also a Founding Member of Chief (UK), a premier executive network comprising 77% of C-suite women from Fortune 100 companies, with a waitlist exceeding 60,000. In addition, Nisaa holds an appointment as UNESCO Global Chair for World Logic Day, reflecting her ongoing contributions to systems-level thinking, leadership, and innovation on a global scale.

CREATIVE ECONOMY

Nisaa Jetha recently participated in the World Conference on Creative Economy, hosted by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in collaboration with UNCTAD and WIPO, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the creative economy’s role in sustainable growth. She contributed to high-level dialogues on the intersection of arts, culture, technology, and innovation, emphasizing how creative industries can drive systemic change and foster inclusive economic development. The forum also featured renowned figures such as Naomi Campbell, who discussed the power of cultural influence in shaping positive societal impact. Jetha’s engagement highlighted the significance of creative industries in cultural diplomacy, social innovation, and sustainable progress, reinforcing the transformative role of creativity in bridging global divides.

GLOBAL FORUMS AND CAPITAL STRATEGY FOR SYSTEMIC TRANSITION

With a longstanding focus on energy architecture, stewardship of shared resources, and institutional recalibration, Nisaa Jetha has participated in key global convenings shaping the next era of international cooperation. She was instrumental in curating a high-level side event during COP21 in Paris, convening voices across sectors during the pivotal sessions that led to the Paris Agreement.

At COP26 in Glasgow, through her platform Impact-for-SDGs, she was invited into formal dialogues centered on aligning global mandates with localised levers for action, bridging multilateral frameworks with on-the-ground catalytic mechanisms.

At COP27, her work was selected as one of 27 leading solutions within the Innovation Zone. Her featured contribution, “Delivering on an SDG Lens,” showcased a systems-driven model for embedding accountability and purpose within institutional architecture.

At COP28, Nisaa continued advancing this agenda, engaging in high-level UNFCCC discussions and presenting a proprietary dual-governance metric that reframed how institutional value and leadership are measured across jurisdictions and markets.

Beyond the COP architecture, she remains actively engaged with global family offices and long-horizon capital partners, working to curate new financial vehicles and investment structures focused on regeneration, natural resource resilience, and intergenerational value creation. Her work sits at the confluence of capital, governance, and systems design, shaping instruments that respond to both planetary thresholds and evolving market imperatives.

 

Nisaa Jetha at World Economic Forum

Nisaa Jetha Moderates at Davos – World Economic Forum (WEF)

 

Nisaa Jetha,Davos Returns & Leaders Unite to Further Commitments –US Politics Today0

ADVISORY & DISTINCTIONS

Rolling Stone Culture Council
Contributor to one of the most iconic global media brands, offering perspective on cultural influence, leadership, and strategy.

Entrepreneur Leadership Network
Selected by Entrepreneur as leading Social Impact Leader.

Senior Guide, The Resolution Project
Mentoring early-stage social ventures supported by global executives from JPMorgan, Apple, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, and Blackstone.

Board Member, Be Earth Foundation (IGO)
Serving on the board of a United Nations-affiliated intergovernmental body advancing cooperation around environmental stewardship and human development.

London Ambassador, Amazon Investor Coalition
Representing a capital coalition that has mobilized over $100 million+ to support investment in biodiversity, supply chain innovation, and regional regeneration strategies across the Amazon.

UN Women: Global Working Group on Gender & Youth (2015–2018)
Appointed to one of the only international working groups focused on advancing leadership and access at scale, alongside ambassadors including Malala Yousafzai, Oprah, Emma Watson and Nicole Kidman.

Global Ambassador,  Responsible Leadership (CRL)
Served alongside senior statespeople, UN agency leaders, and industry figures such as former U.S. Vice Presidential nominee Senator Joe Lieberman. Advised on institutional design and leadership architecture for global cooperation.

Board Member & Strategy Lead, British Award for African Development
Worked with UK Prime Ministerial Trade Envoys Lords, and senior advisors on unlocking trade and investment flows across East Africa and the UK.

Recipient, Ambassador for Peace Award (UPF)
Recognized for contributions to cross-border cooperation and values-driven leadership alongside global leaders working at forefront of change. 

Nominee, White House United State of Women Summit
Nominated for contributions for advancing leadership and economic participation.

Keynote, UN 75th Anniversary Campaign
Selected to present institutional recommendations and participate in high-level strategic dialogues on reimagining global cooperation and governance structures.

Founder & President, JCI Kensington
Launched the first junior chamber globally to fully align initiatives with international benchmarks. The chapter was recognized as the fastest-growing globally and maintains formal affiliations with UNESCO, Economic and Social Chamber of the UN, International Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Europe. First chamber of 100 globally to align to the UN SDGs before adoption. Later invited to the global adoption of the UN SDGS alongside over 190 governments and Heads of State. 

Founding UK Member, CHIEF
Selected among the top women leaders globally in the only private executive network that includes over 77% of C-suite women in Fortune 100 firms.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & POLICY CONTRIBUTIONS

Delegate, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Security Summit
Selected to convene with elected officials and energy leaders in Washington, D.C., supporting national infrastructure deployment strategies. Publicly cited alongside senior voices including Jigar Shah.

Speaker, World Economic Forum – Davos (over 4 years+)
Keynote at the Green Accelerator, Family Office Events across  capital deployment, risk, and resilience; covered by media platforms including Global Media Watch, Political Press Watch, and Environmental News Watch.

Founder, Energy Governance Campaign (UK House of Lords)
Conceived and launched a strategic public policy campaign on cross-border energy resilience, inaugurated with UK Under-Secretaries and delivered across global energy convenings, including COP21 and COP26.

High-Level Speaker & Contributor
Featured in formal programs across the UK Parliament, the Commonwealth Business Summit (alongside Cherie Blair), Impact World Forum,  the Vatican, Culture Forums, The White House, MBA Business Schools, The United Nations, UN Women x Google Campus, and other global platforms engaging on leadership, capital, and institutional transformation.

  

Nisaa Jetha is a keynote at COP28

Nisaa Jetha is a keynote at COP28 on Sustainable Finance

Nisaa Jetha Attends Closed Door Forum with President of Rockefeller Foundation

Nisaa Jetha Attends Closed Door Forum with President of Rockefeller Foundation at COP28

Nisaa Jetha Interviewed for her Contribution to the SDGs – Fintech TV at COP28

Nisaa Jetha Speaking on Regenerative Finance

Nisaa Jetha Speaking on Regenerative Finance at COP

 

Nisaa Jetha Curates 92Y 7 Days of Genius on Google Campus in collaboration with United Nations Women

Nisaa Jetha Curates 92Y 7 Days of Genius on Google Campus in collaboration with United Nations Women

 

 

Nisaa Jetha Speaking at Commonwealth Summit

Nisaa Jetha Speaking at Commonwealth Summit (Africa Initiative)

Nisaa Jetha Selected by UN SDG Campaign to Discuss Post-Pandemic Trends

NEW FINANCIAL STRUCTURES

A regular keynote speaker across global impact investing forums, Nisaa continues to shape dialogues that transcend traditional models of capital deployment. Her work focuses on catalyzing finance into next-generation growth models rooted in regeneration, resilience, and long-term shared value. Through ongoing collaboration with global family offices and institutional partners, she curates financial instruments and investment theses designed to accelerate transitions across sectors, grounded in a philosophy of intergenerational stewardship and systems-aware design.

Her narrative bridges capital and conscience offering a forward-thinking, actionable pathway for global actors seeking to redefine value in an age of complexity and planetary transition.

 

*Nisaa Jetha keynote at World Impact Investing Forum

Nisaa Jetha keynote at World Impact Investing Forum alongside BlackRock, UBS, World Bank (IFC), European Union (Head of Unit), Net Purpose, Carbon Tracker and various philanthropic foundations such as the MacArthur Foundation.

 

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PRESS & MEDIA REFERENCES

Nisaa Jetha has been referenced, cited and/or profiled in the following media for her work across international relations, global governance forums and her international speaking engagements.

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