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Diana Layfield

Energizer · DISC type I
Group CEO at Monzo Bank
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Diana Layfield is the Group CEO of Monzo, bringing extensive experience in technology and global finance. Her career includes leading international growth for Google Search and chairing British International Investment. She holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of Oxford.

Her professional focus consistently highlights a deep commitment to international development and financial inclusion, particularly through her work across Africa and Asia. This passion is evident in her leadership roles at organizations focused on sustainable growth and impact investing.

She has a notable focus on global health, serving as a Non-Executive Director at AstraZeneca and a Council Member at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Group CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Diana shows up

Big Picture Person
Enthusiastic
Informal

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Priorities

Topics Diana cares about

Fintech Innovation
As the Group CEO of Monzo, a leading digital bank, she is at the forefront of shaping the future of financial technology and consumer banking.
International Development
As Chair of British International Investment, the UK's development finance institution, she is deeply involved in financing and supporting businesses in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Group CEO
Monzo Bank
9-2022 - 1-2025
GM Search International and Growth
Google
12-2021
Chair
British International Investment
11-2020
Non Executive Director
AstraZeneca
6-2020 - 8-2022
President, EMEA Partnerships.
Google
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1992 - 1994
MPA
Harvard University
1989 - 1992
BA Hons
University of Oxford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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