Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has promoted Balakrishnan Mahadevan to the role of Asia Pacific Executive Director – Finance, a significant leadership position that underscores the firm’s commitment to strengthening its financial operations in the rapidly evolving APAC market. Based in Mumbai, he will now oversee financial planning, performance strategy, and commercial excellence across the region.
Balakrishnan’s promotion is a testament to his impactful tenure of over eight years at BCG, during which he held senior finance roles including Senior Director – FP&A and Regional Finance Director. His expertise in strategic finance and operational leadership has been instrumental in driving the firm’s financial performance and regional growth.
“His strategic insight and leadership have been central to BCG’s regional financial growth.” As BCG continues to scale its operations across Asia Pacific, his expanded role will focus on aligning financial strategies with broader business goals, enhancing profitability, and supporting commercial agility across diverse markets.
Prior to joining BCG, Balakrishnan spent 13 years at Accenture, where he held several leadership positions in finance. His strong foundation in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration has made him a respected figure in the industry.
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Balakrishnan brings a blend of deep technical acumen and strategic foresight to his new role. His elevation is seen as a move that will help BCG strengthen its finance leadership and drive operational excellence in the dynamic and competitive APAC region.
This appointment marks a pivotal point in BCG’s financial leadership journey, reinforcing the firm’s focus on growth, innovation, and efficiency in one of its most important global markets.