Godrej & Boyce has appointed Vijay Balakrishnan as their new Chief Digital & Information Officer. With over twenty years of experience in Digital Transformation within the Manufacturing sector, Vijay is dedicated to maximizing technology value through responsible adoption.
In his new position, Vijay will lead the digital transformation efforts at Godrej & Boyce. His initiatives will leverage advanced technology platforms to improve customer experiences, connect products, implement smart manufacturing, and digitize the supply chain. His strategies are designed to enhance operational efficiencies across various business and corporate functions, including Commercial, R&D, Procurement, HR, and more.
Vijay advocates for the responsible use of technology by incorporating behavioral modeling and increasing overall awareness. He is dedicated to establishing highly reactive controls, command center monitoring, and implementing corrective actions to maintain the integrity and efficiency of digital operations.
Before joining Godrej & Boyce, Vijay successfully led Digital Transformation projects for industry leaders such as GE, Michelin, and UPL Ltd. He is a recognized speaker at various technology forums and is known for his contributions to frugal innovation projects in emerging technologies.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Vijay enjoys running, reading, traveling, and playing ping-pong in his spare time.
