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.

Passionate about education and social impact, Dhivya has deep knowledge and expertise in fundraising and philanthropy. She has volunteered with NGOs in India, South Africa and Cambodia.

Prior to joining the third sector, she held various strategy, business development and leadership roles, and helped drive innovation and growth, working 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.