Ajith Prasad Balakrishnan

Ajith Prasad Balakrishnan, with over two decades of management and technology consulting experience, is Director at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP in Kerala. An MBA from IIM Kozhikode and holder of a public policy certification from MIT, he excels in government advisory, aviation, finance transformation, and technology consulting. Ajith's career spans sectors including public advisory, IT, conglomerates, and manufacturing, highlighted by fostering corporate-government relationships, driving investments, and spearheading digital and finance transformations. He champions startup ecosystems, establishing partnerships and investments, advising governments on policy, and leading strategic initiatives across India. Notably, Ajith attracted substantial investments to Kerala's Electronics & IT sector, from companies like Teranet, IQVIA, and Wipro’s IIOT division.