Kirsty Barany

Kirsty Barany-Gibson is a global executive, advisor, and board member celebrated for her international leadership, cross-sector portfolio, and high-profile industry recognition. She serves as an Ambassador for the Lives Amplified Global Institution of World Leaders and holds a board seat on the Center for International Business Advancement (Cornell College of Business/Binghamton University partnership), underscoring her role in global dialogue, innovation, and strategic alliances. Kirsty is a frequent keynote speaker and mentor at marquee conferences and leadership initiatives in New York, London, Dubai, and through U.S. Department of Commerce and IBM programs focused on women in technology and sustainable innovation. Kirsty has driven transformational growth for Fortune 500 brands and emerging ventures as founder of Xpand Consulting Group and through her advisory practice. Her clients have included Disney, Sony, Coca-Cola, Mastercard, and Dior—where she provided strategic guidance on brand positioning, market entry, and technology solutions. She has played pivotal roles launching high-impact startups, such as co-founding RxGenesys, a biotechnology company, and leading Clear Sparrow, an early blockchain use case highlighted in the BSV Blockchain ecosystem and at CoinGeek Conversations. Kirsty’s expertise includes business development, international expansion, operational excellence, and guiding complex projects for multinational institutions and investment organizations. She is well known for her commitment to global impact, operational rigor, and fostering diversity within the technology sector. Kirsty mentors women founders and executives through the SelectUSA Global Women in Tech Network and IBM’s Call for Code Global Challenge, and draws on more than twenty years of experience in technology, health, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidad Metropolitana and completed the Corporate Scaling Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.