Diana Layfield

Diana Layfield is President, EMEA Partnerships at Google, driving technology transformation and solutions across all Google product areas for major partners in the region. She is also Vice-President, ‘Next Billion Users’ & Product Management, leading the development of products and services for future Google users, primarily in emerging markets. Prior to Google, Diana held senior positions at Standard Chartered Bank, including Chief Executive Officer, Africa Region; COO Wholesale Banking; and Group Head of Strategy & Corporate Development. Before joining Standard Chartered in 2004, she was Chief Executive Officer of a start-up technology company. Diana was previously a consultant at McKinsey & Co, becoming a sector lead for Healthcare and Life Sciences and advising pharmaceutical, biotech and other life sciences companies.