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Bisila Bokoko (Bisila África Bokoko Toichoa) was born on 26 June, 1974 in Valencia, Spain, is a Businesswoman (born 1974). Discover Bisila Bokoko's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
Popular As |
Bisila África Bokoko Toichoa |
Occupation |
Businesswoman |
Age |
49 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
Born |
26 June, 1974 |
Birthday |
26 June |
Birthplace |
Valencia, Spain |
Nationality |
American
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She is a member of famous Businesswoman with the age 49 years old group.
Bisila Bokoko Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Bisila Bokoko height not available right now. We will update Bisila Bokoko's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Bisila Bokoko Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bisila Bokoko worth at the age of 49 years old? Bisila Bokoko’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businesswoman. She is from American. We have estimated Bisila Bokoko's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
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Businesswoman |
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Timeline
Bisila Bokoko (born June 26, 1974) is a Spanish-born American businesswoman, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and philanthropist.
She is the founder and CEO of BBES (Bisila Bokoko Embassy Services) a New York-based business development agency that represents, promotes and markets brands internationally.
Bokoko started her career in 1997 as a legal assistant at Carbo & Martinez Law firm in Valencia, Spain.
Bokoko attended Universidad San Pablo, Madrid, Spain where she earned an MBA in Business Administration and Economics in 1998.
From 1999 to 2005, Bokoko was the Director of IVEX, the Valencia Institute of Export, where she helped Spanish businesses ranging from food, lifestyle goods to beverages and spirits enter the US market.
That same year, Bokoko earned a certificate of British Law at the University of Manchester and completed a MA in International Relations at the City College of New York in 2003.
Prior to starting her company, she held the position of executive director of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce in New York City from 2005 to 2012.
Born and raised in Spain to Equatorial Guinean parents, she has become a naturalized citizen of the United States.
Bokoko is a native of Valencia, Spain.
Her family roots stemmed from the Bubi people in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
Bisila Bokoko operated as the Executive Director of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce from 2005 to 2012.
In 2009, Bokoko founded BBALP (Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project), a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City.
With current presence in Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Uganda.
BBALP is committed to promoting literacy across the continent through the opening of libraries.
The motto is : “with a book, you are never alone”.
In 2010, she launched Bisila Wines, an international wine brand made in Spain.
In 2012, she opened BBES, a New York-based global business development agency.
The firm consults businesses in the fields of fashion, lifestyle, arts and culture.
On 17 April 2013, Bokoko hosted the Pikolinos Maasai Gala at the United Nations in collaboration to support the Kenyan tribe.
Through the Maasai Project, over 1,600 Maasai women hand embroider leather onto Pikolinos shoes and bags, enabling them to earn a stable income while preserving their cultural heritage and way of life.
She is an advisory board member of United Nations EMPRETEC Women Programs fostering entrepreneurship skills among women in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.
In October 2014, she co-hosted UNCTAD’s EMPRETEC Women in Business Awards (E-WBA) ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland during the World Investment Forum.
Bokoko serves as a Spokesperson for Pikolinos, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and The Liceu Barcelona Opera House US Foundation.
In 2023, Bokoko published her first book, "Todos Tenemos Una Historia Que Contar" (Plataforma Testimonio).
The autobiography highlights the ups and downs of her personal and business journey.
In a Huffington Post article of January 2015, she says: "I am a cultural hybrid. I was born in Spain to African parents, became an American citizen and have been living in New York City for the last fifteen years."
In December 2019, Bokoko was featured in the Visual Collaborative Polaris catalog, under the Supernova series for humanities, she was interviewed alongside people such as; Nse Ikpe-Etim, William Coupon and Nere Emiko.
Bokoko is a business and motivational speaker represented by the Washington Speakers Bureau along with the likes of former US and French Presidents George W. Bush and Nicolas Sarkozy.
In 2019, the Hospitality Committee for the United Nations Delegations (HCUND) officially awarded Bokoko "Citizen of the World" during a New York ceremony.
In 2020, Bokoko was featured on the cover of Vogue Business magazine September issue photographed by Paola Kudacki.
In the interview, she shares her leadership story moving from Spain to the US for an internship and working up the corporate ladder.
Vanity Fair featured Bokoko on their "Best Dressed List of 2023" as "The Most Elegant" alongside Marta Ortega, Miren Arzalluz, Susi Sánchez, Sofia Palazuelo, and Sassa De Osma.