Divya Tiwari is a researcher,  practitioner and environmentalist working on developing and implementing sustainable solutions to drive the circular economy and sustainable resource management. Divya has a wide range of experience across industry, life sciences, environment, IT, hospitality and FMCG sectors. She has been recognised for her thought leadership in innovative solutions, best practice extraction and for mentoring aspiring talent.

Previously, as the  CEO of Saahas, a NGO committed to finding solutions to problems related to solid waste, she designed and implemented many innovative programs across the country. She is currently the Principal Scientist and Advisor of Saahas. She is a graduate of IIT Roorkee, and has a PhD in Supply Chain Optimisation from IIM-Bangalore.