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Bala Aiyaswamy

Chief People Officer at PI Industries Ltd

Bala Aiyaswamy has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Starting in 1994, they co-founded an IT/web development start-up called Indradhanush Systems and successfully grew it into a business worth about 65 lakhs before selling it. In 1999, they joined NIIT Limited as a Team Lead Instructional Design. From 2002 to 2006, they worked at Tata Interactive Systems as a Senior Talent & Learning Consultant. Then, from 2006 to 2011, they worked at Merck, starting as the Manager Technology Learning & Systems before being promoted to Manager - Leadership Programs and later becoming the Leader of the Learning Systems & Design Center of Excellence. In 2011, they joined Tata Motors as an AGM HR before moving on to Reliance Industries Limited in 2014. At Reliance, they served as the Vice President of Human Resources and subsequently as the Head of Talent Management. Currently, Bala Aiyaswamy works at PI Industries Ltd, where they have held multiple positions, including Head of Talent Learning and Performance, Senior VP and Head Corporate HR Functions, and their current role as Chief People Officer.

Bala Aiyaswamy completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management and Services from Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development in the years 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, Bala obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai. In 2003, Bala attended SNDT University for a Certificate Program in Instructional Design. Additionally, Bala completed a Diploma in Computer Technology from NIIT Institute between 1996 and 1999. Bala has also obtained various certifications, including "The 3-Minute Rule: Say Less to Get More" in 2023, "Critical Thinking" in 2021, "Leading with Intelligent Disobedience" in 2021, "The Future of Performance Management" in 2021, "Creating a Culture of Change" in 2021, "Becoming an Impactful and Influential Leader" in 2021, "MBTI" in 2016, and "Executive Coaching" in 2014.

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Founded in 1946, PI Industries Ltd. (BSE: 523642, NSE: PIIND, ISIN ID: INE603J01030) is one of India’s leading Agrisciences and Fine Chemical companies with a unique business model of providing innovative farm solutions to farmers. Simultaneously, we partner with global innovator companies across the value chain - Custom Synthesis to manufacturing to co-marketing & distribution of their products. Powered by deep R&D expertise, PI has a significant footprint in the Indian crop protection market and a strong legacy of leading brands that bring value-added offerings to over 3 million farmers and retailers in India and globally. With a strong belief in technology and IP protection as the key pillar, PI has been investing ahead of time and has established a large-scale manufacturing infrastructure focused on Industry 4.0 standards. We have built robust capabilities in each part of the value chain - process synthesis, scaling up, and commercialisation. With strength of over 3,000 employees, the Company currently operates five formulation facilities and 15 multipurpose plants under its four manufacturing locations. These state-of-art facilities have integrated process development teams with in-house engineering capabilities. PI’s world-class R&D facility at Udaipur has a dedicated team of 400+ scientists and researchers and includes advanced research and development labs, kilo plants, and pilot plants with NABL certification. Founded on seven decades of trust and customer-centricity, our teams have a proven track record of delivering transformative solutions, timely product supplies, and cost efficiencies and have established deep symbiotic relationships with over 20 global innovators. PI Industries is broadening its horizons across chemistry platforms to address the challenges of food security, nutrition, and latent health needs of the planet to create shared value for all and reimagine a healthier planet. To know more about PI, log on to www.piindustries.com