In the current edition of Insights Success entitled “The Most Influential Personality to Follow in 2025”, everyone’s attention is on Bala V. Sathyanarayanan, EVP and CHRO at Greif Inc. He is a veteran of many years standing who is committed to driving the company’s global human resource strategy and ensuring that company grows through innovation, by building the leaders, and by leveraging cutting-edge digital technology.
Insights Success is looking to feature the tale of a streamlined leader, who strives to empower staff, make them part of different processes, and inspire them to work in collaboration as one single force.
Bala has worked different top roles in several of the world’s top companies like Xerox, HP, Coca-Cola, and United Technologies. This has made him a well-seasoned veteran, who provides the best output with his concerted efforts. During his tenure in these companies, his first priority was to be successful in different transformation and organizational redesign initiatives.
Insights Success is honored to feature Bala, who has effectively spearheaded a number of transformation efforts like Xerox’s business model transformation for $900M and unbundling a 7B services business. This also optimized governance and operations.
Insights Success congratulates Bala’s relentless efforts towards leading the Greif to the heights of excellence. His determination and concentration helped Greif attain global gender pay equity. He made certain that the company effectively implemented a number of development programs which emphasized fair treatment of all employees, fostering diversity, and building employee-led resource groups.
Bala has consistently focused on making sure the company’s manufacturing efficiency, customer experience, and sustainability is of the highest standards. In line with this, he adopted AI, analytics, and IOT to achieve the best results.
Bala has always been keen to give the employees the chance for continuous learning. Consequently, he has made it possible for the employees to access different facilities including Greif University, coaching, and leadership programs. This makes the employees develop their skills and advance in their professional lives while striving to achieve the values and strategic objectives of the company.
Bala always thought that for success, professionals need to be adaptable, need to learn on a daily basis, and need to step out of their comfort zone. This will make them better versions of themselves. They’ll also be able to accomplish the company’s and their own goals effectively.
