Speaker

Diana George

Biography :

Diana George is a Doctoral Practitioner in Sustainable Finance at the University of Surrey, where her research focuses on the impact of institutional investors' macro stewardship on financial system stability and sustainability. With over 25 years of experience in global finance, including roles in investment banking and hedge funds, Diana brings a practitioner's insight into sustainable investing. Diana held senior roles at leading investment banks and hedge funds, specializing in event-driven strategies. She has also launched and scaled start-ups in alternative investments and executive coaching initiatives, and currently collaborates with Aviva Investors on policy-focused research. Diana holds an MBA with Distinction from University of Surrey, is a Sustainability Fellow at the Institute for Sustainability, and is an active lecturer and speaker on sustainable finance.