Dervala Hanley is a renowned strategist known for bringing "humanity" to business. She has over two decades of experience shaping the story, business case, and common sense that make a new service, product, or idea take off. Hanley's formative experience was supporting Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz through a powerful transformation of the company and brand, first as a consultant and later as a member of his team.

Hanley has a background in business studies and marketing from University College Dublin, along with a BA in English and Spanish, making her a versatile strategist. Her ability to bring a human touch to business has made her a popular figure in the industry. Hanley has worked with a range of companies from Starbucks to Meetup, Vindigo, ClicktheButton, and Juno. She has also held various positions, such as Director of Strategy at SYPartners, Vice President of Corporate Initiatives and Global Strategy at Starbucks, and Senior Web Producer at Wheel UK.

Hanley is currently an independent strategist at Dervala Hanley Consulting, where she continues to shape the story for new products, services, and businesses.