Prof. Marianne Matthee is a Professor of Economics at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria, with over 20 years of experience in economic development, international trade policy, and gender dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. in International Trade from North-West University and teaches Macroeconomics and the MBA elective Trade in Africa.
Her research focuses on the intersection of trade, economic opportunity, and gender, particularly regarding female entrepreneurial exporters and trade-related gender inequality. An award-winning educator and case writer, she has collaborated with organizations such as the WTO, UNCTAD, and UNU-WIDER to promote inclusive economic growth.
