Starknet CEO Diego Olivia, Resigns, James Strudwick Ready To Lead

JAKARTA - Diego Olivia, CEO who has led SNF with strong dedication and vision, has officially resigned from her position. Olivia's position will be replaced by James Strudwick, who will serve as the new Executive Director.

In its official statement, SNF praised Olivia for her strong leadership legacy, dedication to integrity, and a clear vision in building the foundation for the Starknet Foundation. Under Olivia's leadership, SNF experienced significant growth, from a small team to a large organization with various important projects. Now, with this leadership transition, SNF hopes to continue to drive innovation and growth in the blockchain space.

Olivia, who was specifically selected as CEO in 2023, brought a rich entrepreneurial experience after being successful in building and managing previous businesses. Her vision, commitment, and integrity have become the basis of the Starknet Foundation, which is now known as one of the main players in blockchain ecosystem development.

According to Crypto Politan information, during her tenure, Olivia also led various ecosystem development projects such as the Catalyst and Propulsion programs, as well as expanding collaboration with the infrastructure team through Developer Partnerships. Projects such as Hacker Hose and Basecamp also received significant impetus under her leadership.

Despite resigning, Olivia remains at SNF to assist the leadership transition process and ensure all activities run without interruption. With established structure and team, Olivia feels that now is the right time to hand the baton over to Strudwick.

James Strudwick, who joined the SNF in January 2024, is now ready to lead the way forward. With a strong background in Web3 technology, Strudwick brings extensive experience in blockchain and DeFi projects. SNF insists that Strudwick shows a good understanding of the ecosystem and leadership skills needed to bring Starknet to the next stage.