San Jose, Calif.– Happiest Minds Technologies Limited has announced the appointment of Anand Balakrishnan as its new Chief Financial Officer. Balakrishnan, who brings over two decades of experience in financial strategy and leadership, will report directly to the company’s Managing Director, Venkatraman Narayanan.
Balakrishnan joins Happiest Minds from Mindteck, a publicly listed IT services firm, where he served as CFO for six years. During his tenure, he played a key role in restoring the company’s profitability by implementing financial discipline and enhancing operational efficiency. His leadership was instrumental in guiding the organization toward sustained growth and stability.
“We’re delighted to welcome Anand to Happiest Minds,” said Narayanan. “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 stakeholder value, and building a sustainable, growth-focused organization.”
Prior to Mindteck, Balakrishnan held senior financial roles at GE Healthcare and Marsh McLennan (formerly JLT). His professional credentials include memberships in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also holds a commerce degree from Bangalore University.
The appointment of Balakrishnan underscores Happiest Minds’ commitment to strengthening its financial leadership as the company continues its trajectory as a “Born Digital. Born Agile” enterprise.
