Starknet Foundation CEO Diego Oliva Stepped Down

• Starknet Foundation CEO Diego Oliva has stepped down after holding the position since March 2023.
• James Strudwick will take over as executive director while Oliva stays on briefly to aid with the transition.

Starknet Foundation announced that its first CEO Diego Oliva has stepped down after holding the position since March 2023.

“James Strudwick, who has been with the Foundation since January 2024 will be assuming the role of Executive Director to continue growing the Starknet ecosystem and its adoption,” the organization said in a statement Tuesday morning.

Under Oliva’s tenure, Starknet said the Provisions project was executed in addition to initiating multiple ecosystem development projects such as “DeFi Spring, Seed Grants and the Catalyst and Propulsion programs.” 

The foundation also signed deals with over 100 infrastructure teams, according to a statement.

Oliva will remain on board for the next month to help with the transition.