Dhivian Govender

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Data & AI Products & Engagement Leader (Head of Data & AI) at EnergyAustralia

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

Dhivian is a Data and AI Executive at EnergyAustralia, focused on using data to accelerate the clean energy transition. His expertise covers strategy, governance, and leading large-scale digital transformations. He holds BSc (Hons) and BSc/BCom degrees from the University of Auckland. People who have worked with him describe him as visionary, collaborative, and an exceptional leader.

He is a strong believer in continuous growth, championing the 70: 20: 10 learning principle which emphasizes learning through experience and from others. He encourages this philosophy within his teams and actively supports the professional development of the broader analytics community in Australia.

He is actively involved in shaping the future of his industry by promoting initiatives for the Institute of Analytics Professionals of Australia (IAPA).

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Strategic Planner

Fast-paced

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

AI Governance
He has extensive experience developing AI and data governance risk frameworks and presenting them to risk and ethics committees in multiple leadership roles.
Clean Energy
In his current role at EnergyAustralia, his focus is on driving strategy to accelerate the clean energy transition through data and AI.
Team Development
He frequently posts about hiring data leaders and champions the 70: 20: 10 learning principle, showing a focus on his team's professional and personal growth.

Media Appearances

Turning Data Into Actionable Insight With Dhivian Govender (EnergyAustralia). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

9-2025
Data & AI Products & Engagement Leader (Head of Data & AI) at EnergyAustralia
10-2023 - 8-2025
Head of Data and Analytics at Slater and Gordon Lawyers
1-2019 - 9-2023
Chief Data, Analytics and Strategy Officer at recoveriescorp
10-2015 - 12-2018
Manager, Strategy & Analytics at Experian
9-2013 - 10-2015
Campaigns & Iteration Manager at Suncorp Group

Education

2006 - 2007
BSc (Hons) from University of Auckland
2001 - 2004
BSc/BCom Conjoint Degree from University of Auckland

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Insights For Selling To Dhivian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dhivian is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dhivian

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dhivian move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Dhivian take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Dhivian

Personality Compatibility


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