Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England and World Economic Forum board member, is married to Diana Fox, a British economist specializing in developing nations.
She faced criticism for a tweet that appeared to express dissatisfaction with housing challenges in London, even though the British taxpayer funded a housing allowance of £250,000 annually (approximately $7,700 per week).
Diana tweeted, “Maybe I’ll be able to find a place to live in London after all,” after finding a suitable residence costing approximately £250,000 per year.
The British public interpreted her remark as “out of touch,” considering her husband’s high salary and benefits as Governor of the Bank of England.
Diana, a member of a wealthy British pig farming family, pursued an education in economics at the University of Oxford.
They met at Oxford and in July 1994 got married.
She currently manages a website called “Eco Products that Work” and is passionate about environmental and social justice causes.
Diana is a researcher and environmentalist, currently serving as the vice-president of research at Canada 2020.
Her work focuses on environmental issues, and she has been recognized by the British press as an “eco-warrior.”
Diana actively participates in policy dialogues on issues such as the carbon tax and income inequality.
She praised the anti-capitalist Occupy protest movement.
Diana has consistently emphasized her distinct professional identity, asserting that she and Mark hold “separate opinions” despite being married.
The couple has four children and has lived in various locations including Toronto, Ottawa, and London.
