Dante Disparte
Dante Disparte is the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy and Operations at Circle, a leading financial technology company and issuer of the world’s most widely regulated digital currencies. In this role, he oversees Circle’s global growth, regulatory strategy, public policy, market expansion, international operations, and communications. With more than two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, business leader, and global risk expert, Disparte advises governments, corporations, and international institutions on risk management, resilience, and emerging technologies. Before joining Circle, he was a Founding Executive of the Diem Association, where he led public policy, communications, membership, and social impact initiatives. He also founded and served as Chairman of Risk Cooperative, a strategic risk advisory and insurance brokerage based in Washington, D.C., and previously held senior leadership roles at a global insurance company serving clients in over 150 countries. Disparte is the co-author of Global Risk Agility and Decision Making and a recognized voice on the intersection of finance, innovation, and policy.
Dante Disparte Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy and Operations
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Executive Vice President for Policy and Social Impact
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Senior Fellow and Blockchain Trust Accelerator, Bretton Woods II
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Ambassador and Strategic Advisor
Academic History
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M.S., Risk Management
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Executive M.B.A., Advanced Management and Leadership
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B.A., International and Intercultural Studies
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Editorial Advisory Board, Diplomatic Courier
Board Member, Atlantic Council
Member, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Member, World Economic Forum’s Digital Currency Governance Consortium
EARLY CAREER
Disparte has advised governments, companies, and the world's leading institutions on risk, resilience, and emerging technologies.
Before joining Circle, he was a Founding Executive of the Diem Association, where he led public policy, communications, membership, and social impact initiatives.
He served as an Appointee on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Advisory Council, the United States’ federal emergency response agency.
RECOGNITIONS
2020 Elizabeth Statuta Baker '70 Public Service Award
2017 Washington Business Journal's 40 Leaders Under 40
2017 Powermeter 100
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Disparte is a frequent speaker and commentator on business and political issues shaping the world.
His views on risk, economic competitiveness and technology are regularly featured in leading media and publications, such as Harvard Business Review, BBC, Forbes, and Diplomatic Courier.
He has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, and NBC.