Balaji Thirumalai

Balaji Thirumalai is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries, particularly in technology and renewable energy. Currently serving as a Partner at Bain & Company since July 2022, Balaji previously held positions including M&A at FTC Solar, Chief Commercial Officer at Solaria Corporation, and Senior Vice President at Mindtree, where responsibilities included driving innovation in high-tech and media sectors. Notable achievements include managing commercial operations for SunEdison in the Asia Pacific region and co-founding Clay6, an analytics-driven educational startup. Balaji's academic background includes an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stony Brook University and the University of Madras.