Balachandar (Bala) is a seasoned human resources leader with over three decades of experience shaping organizations across geographies and industries. His career spans India, Europe, and Asia, with leadership roles at Ola Group, Coffee Day Group, GE Healthcare & GE Capital, where he led HR strategy and M&A integrations at scale.

He has also held key positions at Strides Arcolab, Standard Chartered Bank, and Asian Paints, bringing a deep understanding of people, culture, and organizational transformation. As a Board Advisor to Anunnaki, Bala brings invaluable insight into talent stewardship, governance, and leadership development—strengthening the firm’s commitment to long-term, people-first wealth management.