Starknet Foundation Leadership Change

The Starknet Foundation has announced that its first CEO, Diego Oliva, has resigned after serving since March 2023.

The organization has appointed James Strudwick, who joined the Foundation in January 2024, as the new Executive Director. His role will focus on furthering the growth and adoption of the Starknet ecosystem.

During Oliva’s tenure, Starknet successfully executed the Provisions project and initiated various ecosystem development initiatives, including “DeFi Spring,” Seed Grants, and the Catalyst and Propulsion programs. Additionally, the foundation established partnerships with over 100 infrastructure teams.

Oliva will remain with the organization for the next month to assist in the transition process.