Bala Lakshmanan
IT & Digital Executive, Transformation Leader
- Role
- CIO, Global Functions and Head of Enterprise Digital Platforms at National Grid
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bala Lakshmanan
Global IT Executive with 30+ years of experience leading and delivering business value through Technology and Data.I lead with a commitment to clarity, accountability, and strategic alignment. I believe in empowering teams to deliver with purpose—ensuring that every initiative is delivered with integrity and focused on long-term impact.My leadership style is rooted in collaboration and inclusivity. I recognize the value of diverse perspectives and strive to create environments where people feel heard, supported, and inspired to excel. I’m passionate about simplifying processes, and driving disciplined execution—especially in complex, fast-moving environments.I bring a pragmatic mindset to every challenge, balancing ambition with realism and focus on outcomes that are sustainable, measurable, and aligned with enterprise strategy.Above all, I lead with respect—for people, for process, and for the planet. I believe that trust, transparency, and ethical responsibility are the foundations of impactful leadership.
Experience
CIO, Global Functions and Head of Enterprise Digital Platforms
Apr 2020 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Leading IT and Digitization for Global Functions (Finance, Business Services, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Legal, Corporate affairs). Lead Architecture, Engineering, Application Development, Corporate Enterprise applications (incl. SAP, Ariba, Coupa and other core apps). Leading Enterprise Digital Platforms globally building pragmatic world-class digital solutions that are scalable across the entire businessLead M&A and Divestitures (Carve-outs and Integrations)
Education
Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Masters in Accounting
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
MBA
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