ForbesCover Feature
"The Woman Who Turned a Caribbean Startup Into a Global Empire"2025
Past Engagements
Where Sharna has spoken
2026
World Economic Forum — DavosKeynote Speaker · Davos, Switzerland
2025
Forbes Global CEO ConferenceFeatured Speaker · Singapore
2025
African Business ForumOpening Keynote · Nairobi, Kenya
2025
TED BusinessMain Stage Talk · New York, USA
2024
Broward Sheriff Office Small Business WorkshopKeynote Speaker · Geneva, Switzerland
2024
Caribbean Investment ForumClosing Keynote · Kingston, Jamaica
2024
Georgia Chamber's Women Who Lead ConferenceFeatured Speaker · Phoenix, USA
2023
Harvard Business School — Executive EducationGuest Lecturer · Boston, USA
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Stagesacross 18 countries and 5 continents
Press Features
As seen in
Financial TimesInterview
"Sharna Barnes on Why Most Entrepreneurs Think Too Small"2025
CNN BusinessFeature
"Building Alliances Across Borders: A Masterclass in Global Growth"2024
Harvard Business ReviewCase Study
"The Strategic Alliance Playbook That Scaled a $120M Enterprise"2024
BloombergProfile
"From Kingston to the Boardroom: Sharna Barnes's Unlikely Rise"2023
Inc. MagazineList Feature
"40 Under 40: The Empire Builders Reshaping Global Commerce"2023
What Organizers Say
The room never forgets
Sharna didn't just deliver a keynote — she rewired how our entire leadership team thinks about growth. Within six months, we had entered two new markets and restructured our procurement strategy. The ROI on booking her was immeasurable.
Marcus OseiCEO, Meridian Capital Group
The most requested speaker we've ever had. Three years running, our delegates ask if Sharna is coming back. She is the rare speaker who leaves people with a framework, not just a feeling.
Dr. Amara DialloProgramme Director, African Business Forum
Sharna's talk on strategic alliances was the single most practical session at our entire summit. Our team left with a 90-day action plan they actually executed.
Priya MehtaVP Strategy, Apex Global Ventures
Invite Sharna to your next event
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Availability is limited. Sharna speaks at a select number of events each year.