With over two decades of financial leadership, Anand Balakrishnan steps in to steer the company’s fiscal strategy amid its next phase of digital-first growth.
Happiest Minds Technologies has announced the appointment of Anand Balakrishnan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting directly to Venkatraman Narayanan, Managing Director of Happiest Minds, Anand assumes a critical leadership role as the company gears up for continued innovation and global expansion.
Anand brings to the table more than 20 years of experience in financial management, strategic leadership, and operational efficiency. His career spans top-tier firms including Marsh McLennan (formerly JLT), GE Healthcare, and Mindteck, where he most recently served as CFO. At Mindteck, a publicly listed IT services company, he was instrumental in restoring profitability by driving financial discipline and long-term sustainability.
Welcoming him to the company, Venkatraman Narayanan said, “We’re delighted to welcome Anand to Happiest Minds. He 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 organization.”
“Anand’s strategic insight and financial rigor are exactly what we need to drive sustainable growth.” — Venkatraman Narayanan, MD, Happiest Minds
A Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant by qualification, Anand is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the American Institute of CPAs and holds a commerce degree from Bangalore University. His multi-disciplinary expertise is expected to play a crucial role in aligning Happiest Minds’ financial roadmap with its evolving business objectives across global markets.
The appointment comes at a time when Happiest Minds is reinforcing its presence across high-growth areas such as Generative AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent infrastructure management. With digital transformation at the heart of its strategy, the company continues to expand its service lines across BFSI, healthcare, industrials, media, and retail sectors worldwide.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, Happiest Minds has built a reputation not just for innovation but also for exemplary governance and employee well-being, having earned accolades from the Golden Peacock Awards, ICSI, and being Great Place to Work Certified™.
With Anand onboard, Happiest Minds is expected to sharpen its financial strategy, improve agility in capital deployment, and navigate the next phase of scalable and responsible growth.
