Lalit Balla

Lalit Balla currently serves as the Head of Analytics Centre of Excellence at Airbnb, leading the India analytics competency across various business functions. Previously, Lalit Balla held the position of Senior Manager for Digital Analytics & Data Sciences at Apple, where responsibilities included building analytical and machine learning solutions to enhance customer experience. Prior experience also includes roles at HP, where Lalit Balla managed e-commerce analytics and drove strategic initiatives while ensuring data integrity and stakeholder collaboration. Earlier career stages involved positions as a Strategy & Analytics Expert at Hewlett-Packard, where Lalit Balla executed analytical projects and provided data-driven insights. Lalit Balla holds an MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a B.E. in Electronics & Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University, alongside additional educational achievements in electrical and electronics engineering.