Horse Riding
Skiing (Snow and Water)
Ice Skating
Floristry
Cooking
Family Time
Beach walks
Travel
Innovation
Tennis
DIANA PALIN
Sydney,NSW
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
The Foot and Ankle Institute
01.2000 - Current
- Grew a single podiatry clinic into a multidisciplinary institute integrating clinical care, education, and research.
- Transitioned Palin Podiatry into a platform for global expansion (2025).
- Leading development of international hub model with scalable impact.
- Strategic focus: Clinical innovation | Medical education & mentorship | Translational research | Technology development | Global scalability.
Founder
The Perfect Fit Footwear System
01.2000 - Current
- Patented system achieving 90% accuracy in matching shoes to feet.
- Reduced retail return rates from 50% to 10%—transforming online and in-store sales.
- Expanded into bespoke lasts and footwear customisation for fashion and high-performance.
Founder
Palin Bespoke Fashion Footwear
01.2010 - Current
- Developed fashion-forward, medically sound footwear with international designers.
- Global market entry (2025) via partnership with Italian luxury brand.
Founder
F4 Football Boots
01.2024 - Current
- Pioneered 3D-printed bespoke football boots across NFL, AFL, soccer, and rugby.
- In high-performance testing with PSG, Aston Villa, FC Basel, FC Brugge, Sydney Swans, Australian Rugby Union Juniors.
- Global launch (2026): scan-to-fit boots scaling biomechanics worldwide.
Founder
Podicure
01.2000 - Current
- Created world’s first “Medical Pedicure” blending science + beauty.
- Developed foot care range, acquired by Estée Lauder (2005).
Global Medical / Footwear & Innovation Consultancy
01.2000 - Current
- Key Partnerships:
- The Athlete’s Foot – Global fit system standardisation.
- Volumental – AI-driven footwear fitting.
- Adidas – Performance-driven innovation consultancy.
- Size Wise (Paediatrics) – Children’s footwear fit technology.
- Foot Snap – Scanning & biomechanics integration (military + prosthetics).
- 73 Holdings – Innovation hubs across Baseball, Basketball, NFL, PGA.
- Ferragamo Footwear – Bespoke fashion & ergonomics.
- Risch Footwear – Digital bespoke shoe development.
- Footwearise Group – Ongoing 3D-printing & material innovation.
Education
BAppSc (Podiatry) Hons -
UWS Sydney
MBA - undefined
Harvard Business School
MSc Biomechanics (Podiatry) -
UWS
SydneyBachelor of Equine Podiotherapy - undefined
Charles Sturt University
Skills
- Team leadership
- Entrepreneurial and Innovation
- Visionary leadership
- Start-up operations
- Strategic vision
- Operations management
- Business planning
- Consulting
- Business administration
- Human resources
- Financial administration
- Business development
Websites
MY FOOT PHILOSOPHY
“The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” — Leonardo da Vinci
Feet are the foundation of life—and of possibility.
- My passion is helping patients and colleagues learn to love and understand their feet by navigating the complex relationship between people, their feet, and their footwear, so they can keep doing what they love.
- Through the vehicle of business, I love uniting medicine, science, education, research, and philanthropy to optimize the success of feet, patients, and practitioners alike—while driving innovation that continuously improves care. By empowering patients, inspiring practitioners, and transforming foot, ankle, and lower limb health globally, I believe we can create lasting impact.
- Together, we can change the world—one step at a time.
CLINICAL & MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE
- Human Podiatry
- The Foot and Ankle Institute | Founder | 2000 – Present
- 25+ years as Senior Podiatrist across:
- Biomechanics, sports medicine, diabetic/neuropathic care, vascular/wound management, oncology-related care, paediatrics, rheumatology, ballet, and surgical pre/post-op management.
- Expertise in manual, CAD/CAM, and 3D printing technologies.
- Led multidisciplinary teams and collaborated with surgeons, oncologists, vascular specialists, and neurologists.
- Equine Podiatry
- Palin Equine | Founder | 2017 – Present
- Provided specialist podiatry for high-performance horses.
- Successfully rehabilitated lameness cases preventing early retirement/euthanasia.
- Delivered multidisciplinary hoof biomechanics strategies with veterinarians, farriers, and allied equine professionals.
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC PROJECTS
- UTS: 3D printed footwear.
- Monash/USYD: Neuropathy, vascular research, capillaroscopy.
- USYD Kolling Institute: Functional Wellbeing Index.
- Global collaborations: Talus modelling, fascia research.
- Systematic Reviews (Cochrane):
- Biomechanics of 3D printed footwear (2024)
- Capillaroscopy (2024)
- Fit and footwear science (2002)
- Plantar wart treatments (2000)
EDUCATION & MENTORSHIP
- Built structured mentorship program transforming podiatrists into leaders.
- Host monthly education events for practitioners and the public.
- Advocate for preventative global education in foot health.
- Keynote Speaker : Multiple Conferences
Interests
Languages
English
French
Italian
Timeline
Founder
F4 Football Boots
01.2024 - Current
Founder
Palin Bespoke Fashion Footwear
01.2010 - Current
Founder & CEO
The Foot and Ankle Institute
01.2000 - Current
Founder
The Perfect Fit Footwear System
01.2000 - Current
Founder
Podicure
01.2000 - Current
Global Medical / Footwear & Innovation Consultancy
01.2000 - Current
MBA - undefined
Harvard Business School
Bachelor of Equine Podiotherapy - undefined
Charles Sturt University
BAppSc (Podiatry) Hons -
UWS Sydney
MSc Biomechanics (Podiatry) -
UWS
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