Dhivya is currently Interim CEO at the youth mentoring charity, The Girls' Network. She has served as CEO for United World Schools, Chartered Institute of Fundraising and the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity, Children with Cancer UK. She is a Trustee of Book Aid International; sits on the Steering Committee of Groundbreakers, a network promoting women leaders in the voluntary sector; is a Senior Leader Mentor of the Leaders Plus Fellowship; and is Governor of a London state primary school.

Dhivya is passionate about creating pathways for educational equality and social impact. She has volunteered with NGOs in India, South Africa and Cambodia.

Prior to joining the non-profit world, she held various strategy, business development and leadership roles in the for-profit sector. Dhivya has helped drive innovation and growth in organisations including Lloyds Bank, GE Capital and OctopusTravel (now part of Expedia Group).

A vocal advocate for the work of charities, Dhivya created and launched The Charity CEO Podcast in August 2020, whilst on Maternity break with her second child.