ArunBalaji Alagappan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in consulting and leadership roles, currently serving as a Partner at EY since August 2004, after holding various positions including Associate Partner and Executive Director. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Consultant at Mahajan & Aibara from January 2000 to August 2004 and an Industrial Trainee at HUL - Ponds from September 1998 to August 1999, where a year of training was completed during the CA tenure. Earlier in the career, ArunBalaji was an Articled Clerk at Velu Muthu Associates from August 1996 to September 1998, focusing on CA training. ArunBalaji completed secondary education at RSK Hr Sec School, with a focus on Commerce, from 1989 to 1995.