Balaji Ganapathy

Global Leader

C-level executive with 25+ years of global experience, building purposeful organizations and stewarding inclusive growth. Former Chief Social Responsibility Officer at TCS, leading the $30B firm's strategic social impact efforts.

Impact Metrics

30+ Million
People Empowered
$650 Million
Invested in Communities
20 Million
Volunteer Hours Mobilized

Case Studies

TCS CSR Portfolio

TCS Global CSR Portfolio

Led world's largest corporate social impact program empowering 30+ million people across 55 countries

$650M invested, 55 countries
North America Growth

North America Growth Strategy

Scaled TCS operations from $3B to $11B with inclusive workforce development

45,000 employees, 80% retention
Innovation Leadership

Innovation & R&D Leadership

Built world-class 800-member research team with 20+ innovation labs

100+ PhDs, 126K employee innovation culture

Strategic Advisor

Providing strategic guidance to high-profile organizations, boards, and multi-stakeholder initiatives globally.

Advisory Experience

World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum

Steering Committee, Partner

Global policy development and multi-stakeholder initiatives

U.S. Chamber Foundation

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Board Advisor, Committee Member

Strategic guidance on corporate engagement and public-private partnerships

CECP

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose

Strategic Advisor

C-suite engagement on purpose-driven business strategies

Resources

Strategic Advisory Profile

Comprehensive overview of advisory experience and expertise

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Purpose Leadership Podcast

Conversations on purpose-driven leadership and social impact

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Keynote Speaker

Inspiring audiences worldwide on purpose-driven leadership, AI for social good, and the future of work.

Speaking Highlights

Bangkok Conference
Chamber Event
Panel Discussion

Keynote Topics

Purpose-Driven Leadership

Leading with purpose in the era of stakeholder capitalism

Corporate Social Impact at Scale

Building and scaling world-class social impact programs

AI for Social Good

Leveraging artificial intelligence for positive social change

Future of Work & Inclusion

Creating inclusive workplaces in the digital transformation era

Sustainable Business Models

Integrating sustainability into core business strategy

Featured Engagements

Executive Coach

Coaching leaders to find their purpose, drive transformational change, and scale social impact.

Coaching Philosophy

Discover Purpose

Uncover authentic leadership purpose aligned with personal values

Drive Change

Transform purpose into actionable strategies and measurable impact

Scale Impact

Build systems and cultures that amplify positive social change

Programs & Workshops

Leaders with Purpose

9-month civic leadership program with nonprofit capstone projects

9 months

Purpose Strategy Workshops

Organizational transformation through purpose integration

2-day intensive

Social Innovation Acceleration

Impact measurement and scaling methodologies

6 weeks

Client Success Stories

"Balaji helped me discover my authentic leadership purpose and transform our organization's approach to social impact."

Client testimonial
Sarah Johnson CEO, Tech for Good Foundation

"The coaching program completely changed how I think about leadership and social responsibility in business."

Client testimonial
Michael Chen VP Social Impact, Global Corp