Pioneering Agile Excellence & Sustainable Enterprise Transformation: Mr. Divik Thareja shares his journey of success
With over 16 years of expertise in Agile transformation, strategic delivery, and leadership, Mr. Divik Thareja is a driving force behind organizational agility, innovation, and sustainability. As an Associate Director at To the New Pvt. Ltd., he has been instrumental in establishing and leading the Agile Center of Excellence (CoE), enabling enterprise-wide Agile adoption, optimizing delivery frameworks, and fostering a high-performance culture. His leadership has transformed delivery models, streamlined workflows, and empowered cross-functional teams to achieve greater agility and efficiency.
Over the course of his career, he has successfully led complex Agile transformations across multiple industries. His 11+ years at Accenture were marked by scaling Agile frameworks, fostering high-performance teams, and driving business agility in global projects. His expertise spans Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and DevOps methodologies, helping enterprises achieve faster time-to-market, improve product quality, and enhance customer satisfaction.
At To the New, he has taken Agile excellence a step further by establishing a robust CoE, which has enabled the company to standardize Agile best practices, optimize delivery, and drive innovation at scale. His ability to blend strategy with execution has empowered organizations to navigate complexity, accelerate transformation, and achieve measurable outcomes.
A passionate mentor and coach, he actively contributes to developing future leaders. As an Agile Trainer and ICF-certified Life Coach (ACC), he has guided countless professionals in unlocking their potential, navigating career growth, and mastering Agile leadership. His mentorship extends to XLRI Jamshedpur, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of industry leaders.
A recognized thought leader in Agile and digital transformation, he is a frequent speaker at leading Agile and Scrum conferences. His contributions to the session review boards of Regional and Global Scrum Gatherings highlight his commitment to advancing Agile knowledge and fostering innovation within the community.
In addition, he holds multiple industry certifications, including ICAgile ICP-CAT (Coaching Agile Transformations), ICP-ENT (Enterprise Agile Coaching), and Scrum Alliance CSP-SM (Certified Scrum Professional – Scrum Master), reflecting his dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.
His contributions to technology, leadership, and sustainability have earned him prestigious accolades, including the Next100 Future CIO Award (2024). With a B.Tech in Computer Science and an Executive Management Program from IIM Lucknow, he brings a unique blend of technical acumen, strategic insight, and leadership excellence. Looking ahead, he remains committed to driving sustainable digital transformation, integrating Agile methodologies with responsible technology practices, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. His vision is to empower enterprises to innovate, scale, and thrive—while championing sustainability, ethical AI, and future-ready technology solutions.