Exclusive Interview with Bali D.R. Balakrishna, Infosys

Balakrishna D.R. “Bali” is the Executive Vice President for Global Services and Global Head of AI and Automation at Infosys. He leads a $4.5 billion portfolio and is responsible for shaping innovative service offerings, solutions, and partnerships. Bali is also the executive sponsor for large-scale AI transformation programs and champions Infosys’ Responsible AI Office, ensuring ethical AI principles are embedded in all initiatives. With over 30 years of experience at Infosys, Bali has held various leadership roles, including sales, program management, and delivery across geographies and industries. He has spoken at prominent industry forums and is actively involved in AI governance initiatives. Bali holds executive degrees from Stanford University and Harvard Business School. He collaborates with universities and startups to contribute to the AI ecosystem through thought leadership papers and articles, and is a recognized thought leader in the industry.