Divya Lal
Director Business Innovation and Strategy

Divya is a senior leader with close to twenty years’ experience delivering innovation, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships across complex and highly regulated environments. She brings deep expertise in government relations, clinical governance and multi-site operations, with a strong focus on turning strategy into practical, measurable outcomes.

A highly respected leader in the pharmaceutical sector, Divya has extensive experience across commercial strategy, stakeholder engagement and industry transformation. Having worked closely with pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy networks and healthcare stakeholders to design and deliver initiatives that respond to evolving market dynamics and regulatory change, Divya was the first to develop a nationally implemented, revenue-generating program for the pharmaceutical industry that supports the next generation of pharmacists across Australia. Her work has been recognised through features in industry podcasts and leading publications including Retail Pharmacy and The Pharmacy Daily, reflecting her reputation for being ahead of market trends and shaping the future of pharmacy.

Divya is known for her clear judgement and pragmatic approach to change. She has led initiatives adopted nationally by large organisations, demonstrating a strong ability to identify emerging opportunities and deliver solutions at scale. Her work balances strategic insight with commercial discipline to achieve enduring results.

Being deeply committed to leadership development and capability building, Divya actively mentors students, interns and early-career health professionals. As a guest lecturer at the University of Sydney and Monash University, Divya shares practical industry insight with graduates and professional audiences, bridging academic learning with real-world application and supporting the development of future-ready talent.

At Barker Henley Global, Divya brings a highly strategic approach to complex challenges. She supports clients to navigate risk, align stakeholders and deliver meaningful change, strengthening the firm’s work with organisations operating in demanding and evolving environments.