In a series of leadership changes, Happiest Minds Technologies has announced the appointment of Anand Balakrishnan as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Anand will report to Venkatraman Narayanan, the company’s Managing Director (MD).

Earlier this year, the company promoted Joseph Anantharaju from Executive Vice-Chairman and President of the PDES Division to the position of Co-Chairman and CEO.

Narayanan had previously held the roles of both Managing Director and CFO until this most recent change. Balakrishnan has had senior positions at companies such as Marsh McLennan (formerly JLT), GE Healthcare, and Mindteck.

Venkatraman Narayanan, MD, Happiest Minds says, “Anand brings a strong blend of financial acumen and strategic thinking that aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue driving innovation, delivering value to our stakeholders, and building a sustainable and growth-focused organisation.”

Anand is affiliated with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as a Certified Public Accountant. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Bangalore University.

 Happiest Minds facilitates digital transformation for enterprises and technology providers by providing seamless customer interactions, enhancing business efficiency, and offering actionable insights.

 

They achieve this by utilizing a range of disruptive technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, digital process automation, the internet of things, robotics and drones, security, and virtual/augmented reality.  It is identified as ‘Born Digital. Born Agile’s capabilities include Product & Digital Engineering Services (PDES), Generative AI Business Services (GBS), and Infrastructure Management & Security Services (IMSS).

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They offer these services across various sectors, including Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), EdTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Hi-Tech and Media & Entertainment, Industrial, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, as well as Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & Logistics.