Hafele India Private Limited
Balakrishnan Pillai has a diverse work experience in various managerial roles. Balakrishnan joined Hafele India Private Limited in 2013 and took over as the Business Head for Appliances, Surfaces & Water Solutions. Balakrishnan was responsible for a significant portion of the company's revenue. Prior to that, they successfully established and built the Surfaces business at Hafele and later turned around the Sanitary SBU. Before joining Hafele, they set up and headed the Surfaces SBU at Hafele India and played a crucial role in establishing "Caesarstone" as the Manager for Caesarstone division.
Before their tenure at Hafele, they worked at Solid Stone Company Ltd as the Country Manager for Sales & Business Development. Balakrishnan'sresponsibilities included setting up company-owned stores in Mumbai and Delhi, managing semi-precious stone slabs, and building a strong influencer network in both cities.
Balakrishnan also worked at Pergo India Pvt Limited as a Business Development Manager. In this role, they focused on driving corporate tie-ups across India and successfully partnered with well-known brands, generating significant revenue.
Overall, Balakrishnan Pillai has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a track record of driving growth and success in the companies they have worked for.
Balakrishnan Pillai's education history begins with their completion of secondary school at Fatima High School from 1987 to 1999. Balakrishnan then attended the University of Mumbai, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Management Studies with a focus on Marketing from 2001 to 2004. Continuing their studies at the University of Mumbai, Pillai obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from 2004 to 2006, along with a specialization in Marketing/Marketing Management.