About
Bala is an accomplished and dynamic executive with a proven history of success across multiple high-impact roles, including CIO for a global conglomerate and Head of Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations at various corporations. He has also spearheaded Business Consulting and Digital Transformation initiatives for large global enterprises across diverse industries.
As a highly talented, visionary executive, he possesses the hands-on expertise required to translate inventive business models, technology, and well-crafted roadmaps into tangible, viable results. This track record consistently yields significant improvements, such as cost savings, productivity gains, enhanced customer experience, stricter compliance, and improved controls. He is also known for developing high-impact thought leadership in the industry and is an active participant in various forums.
In his current capacity as CIO for North America Business Units and Head of Data, AI, and Digital Products at Veolia, Bala’s primary focus is accelerating the achievement of the GreenUp Strategy’s business goals. He accomplishes this by expertly leveraging emerging Digital Technologies, Data, and AI. He holds a strong conviction that reaching these targets not only fulfills internal objectives but also profoundly impacts global environmental security, contributing to a much safer planet.