Balaji G

About Balaji G

Thorough Energy professional of over 28 years with varied and rich experience, deep industry knowledge, having shouldered multifaceted responsibilities initially as an end user followed by managing some of the largest and complex projects, to fostering key initiatives to a full-fledged business segment. Well rounded experience in Business Management, P/L Account, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain. Currently managing a team of ~ 300 employees, business of > 120 MUSD, consistently delivering profitable growth by creating a shared vision within the team with high level of employee engagement upholding Safe and Integrity/Ethical practice

Experience

1. Sr Vice President, Local Division Manager, Energy Industries

   ABB

   Mar 2019 — Present

   Leveraged the max portfolio of Energy Industries to available market segment encompassing Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Sp. Chem, Pharma, Power & Water with many unique and first wins. Strategy and implementation of profitable growth strategy-Nurturing the skill sets, foraying into newer segments, balance between current and future opportunities/needs, Service expansion – Volume and Gross Margin, Book & Bill has resulted in consistent P/L results and YoY growth in operational & financial KPI’s.3. Implementation / localization of global strategy for India success resulting in multifold growth in LPG, Scada solutions, Blending & Formulation and improved traction in Excitation business & Channel Partner. Define, plan, implement & monitor Strategy 2027 LD India Ambition leveraging GD pillars of Performance improvement, customer centric operation, energy transition & digital.5. Invested heavily in people development, skill development, working with HR, Learning & Development for tailor made interventional programs for India LD, implement initiative to drive diversity in workforce and in general to make ABB India Energy Industries a fun place to work.6. Enhanced HSE focus in operations and lessons learnt implementation and implemented innovative ideas.7. Fostered learning culture in Integrity by consistent communication & training. Strong believer in business with ethics, promotion of open culture and work place where everyone is empowered.8. Monitored legacy project closures of erstwhile business units, realised potential savings and implement lessons learnt.9. Core team member in Country Management Committee, represent Process Auotmation in Board requirements and in enahcing collaboration with other businesses of ABB.

Education

• Adiyamaan College of Engineering, University of Madras

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Instrumentation & Control

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Project Management
• Automation
• Commissioning
• Engineering
• Scada
• Project Engineering
• Process Automation
• Electrical Engineering
• Epc
• Instrumentation
• Plc
• Control Systems Design
• Power Plants
• Process Control
• Dcs