Leadership
Balbir Singh
CEO, Great Place To Work® India
Balbir Singh is the Chief Executive Officer at Great Place To Work India, bringing over two decades of experience in leadership, organizational culture, and business strategy. He holds a B.Tech degree and is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta.
Since joining Great Place To Work as a CEO, Balbir has played a pivotal role in the organization's growth and success. Starting as the Chief Operating Officer, he was elevated to CEO in June 2024. His leadership has been instrumental in steering the company towards its mission of making India a great place to work for all. Before joining Great Place To Work, Balbir held prominent technology roles at Infosys, American Express, and EXL Consulting.
The Balbir Promise
Trust is the only real competitive advantage left. Everything else can be copied.
Balbir Singh
CEO · Great Place To Work India
Three principles he leads by
Trust Is Built in Moments.
Not in town halls. In the small interactions every day.
Culture Is a Strategy, Not a Perk.
It compounds quietly until it becomes your moat.
Listen Before You Lead.
Data tells you what; people tell you why.
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Theme - One Workforce, Many Needs: The Rise of Personalized Benefits in the Multi-Gen Workplace
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The Business Case for Well-being: Why Companies Must Prioritize Women’s Mental Health
The Role Of Leadership In Shaping India's Pharma, Healthcare, & Biotech Industry
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Issue 24
May 2026
The Trust Dividend: How India's Best Workplaces Outperform.
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