Diana Biggs

Diana Biggs serves as a Partner at 1kx, a global venture firm, since October 2022, where collaboration with founders and C-level teams focuses on growth and strategic milestones. Concurrently, Diana holds the position of Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, providing guest lectures on digital assets and blockchain, mentoring in the Creative Destruction Lab, and serving as Head Tutor for the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme. Recent roles include Board Observer at Kiln and Board Member at HIVE Digital Technologies LTD. Previously, Diana was Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of DeFi Technologies and Valour, driving the integration of traditional capital markets with digital assets. Earlier experience includes leading innovation at HSBC’s Private Banking division, participating on the Board of the Open Identity Exchange, and exploring blockchain's impact on finance at Anthemis Group. Diana’s academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from McGill University and an MBA in International Business from ESCP Business School.