VP GTM, Canva

Claire Darley is a transformational leader with 30+ years in tech, defined by her ability to create true “followership.” As VP & GM of Go to Market at Canva, Claire brings deep expertise in scaling businesses, building new routes to market, and leading global sales organizations. Her career spans senior leadership roles where she grew multi-billion-dollar businesses, led global field sales, and built entirely new market categories from the ground up. A passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity, Claire dedicates time as a mentor, coach, sponsor, and public speaker — with a personal mission to encourage anyone, especially girls growing up in small working-class towns, to put their hand up and challenge the status quo.