Diana Avila is the Global Head of Banking and Expansion at Wise, a global technology company originally started in 2011 and branded as TransferWise. Wise specializes in international money transfers and multicurrency accounts. Wise’s essential services include international money transfers, a multi-currency account that holds over fifty currencies, debit cards, business accounts, global payments for international invoices, and a platform with API integration.
Diana is responsible for overseeing Wise’s global banking relationships and expanding into new markets. Before joining Wise, Diana worked as a lawyer in Bogota, Columbia, specializing in the financial industry. This role provided Diana with international exposure in the finance industry that helped establish a legal foundation for her to build global expertise in financial regulation and payment infrastructure.
Diana also worked at the International Project Finance Association (IPFA). This worldwide network includes financial institutions that promote collaboration between public and private sector members and help finance projects, typically in the energy and environmental sectors.