Bala Muthukrishnan

Bala Muthukrishnan is a seasoned product management professional currently serving as a Featured Speaker at Product School and holding the position of Product Manager Lead at Google since June 2015. At Google, Bala has driven innovation in digital identity, payments, and advertising, notably simplifying customer onboarding and implementing strategies that significantly increased conversion rates and revenue. Previous roles include leading product strategies for Google Identity Services and Ads, as well as overseeing product development for Chromecast in India. Bala's background includes consulting and data science at Mu Sigma, brand management experience with Perfetti Van Melle and L'Oréal, and corporate relations coordination at IIM Shillong. Academic credentials include an MBA from IIM Shillong, a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications from PSG College of Technology, and executive education in marketing and product strategy from prestigious institutions.