Angela stathi

Chair, Panel member

Digital Boost, FCA Financial Services Consumer Panel, FT Board Director Programme

With over 20 years of global experience in the finance and technology sectors, Angela is a C-suite executive, board member, advisor, and chair who helps tech companies grow. Passionate about technology, innovation and creating a positive social, economic and environmental impact, Angela leverages her qualifications and her diverse international background to assist tech companies in growing, innovating, and contributing positively to society, the economy, and the environment.

Angela is the Chair of the Board at Digital Boost, an AI-powered technology platform that provides upskilling and mentoring for start-ups and small businesses. In this role, Angela works with the leadership team and the Board to drive organisational growth and impact for SMEs. With expertise in investments, data and technology, Angela serves as a Panel Member for the FCA’s Financial Services Consumer Panel where she advises and challenges the regulator on policy development that impacts consumers of financial services products, with a particular focus on asset managers, investments, SMEs and fintech. As an advisor in deep tech, Angela collaborates with the European Commission’s European Innovation Council €10 billion programme helping develop and scale Europe's deep tech. Angela also serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Learning Fund, an independent charity trust set up for the optimisation of a school’s estate. 

Angela frequently speaks at international forums and collaborates with multiple clients, including VCs, PE firms, multilaterals and large corporates where she provides advice to technology-driven companies on sustainability, customer-centric product design, strategy and the ethical deployment of emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum computing. Angela's independent board and advisory experience have honed her ability to think logically, act impartially, and exercise sound judgment.

During her Executive MBA, Angela led an accelerator where she worked with university spin-outs, philanthropists, the private and public sectors to help startups raise over £20m in investments and create 400 new jobs.

Throughout her executive career, Angela held global leadership roles in strategy, product innovation, business development and operations for blue-chip tech and financial services companies such as Schroders and BNP Paribas, and credit rating agencies like Moody’s and Fitch. In these roles, Angela reported to the ExCo on strategic initiatives including building new departments and products. 

Angela holds an MBA from London Business School, the FT Board of Directors Postgraduate Diploma, and several certifications in Sustainability, AI, Human-Centered Design and Investments. She is a Cambridge Judge Business School Rising Women in Leadership scholar and has received multiple awards, including the Women of Excellence Award from the Women Economic Forum and an Achievement Award from Moody’s, recognising her for outstanding contributions to strategy, product innovation, and leadership.

Angela is a Founding Member of CHIEF and the Chapter Zero Director’s Forum in the UK. As a DEI, Climate, Science, and Technology champion, she supports organisations seeking to elevate climate-related discussions on boards and enhance the representation of women and diverse candidates in both board and senior leadership roles. Angela also supports organisations that aim to inspire women and girls to pursue careers in mathematics and science.

Angela's multifaceted international career has exposed her to diverse cultures and business environments. Her multicultural background equipped her with skills to navigate global markets and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.