Balaji Alapilla Sampath, a NEXT100 2010 winner, has taken on the role of Project Director at Gorilla Technology Group. With over two decades of rich experience in program management, digital transformation, and enterprise technology delivery, Balaji will lead strategic initiatives and complex project portfolios for Gorilla Technology in India.
Before joining Gorilla, Balaji spent nearly 12 years at HCLTech in senior leadership roles, most recently serving as General Manager, where he oversaw a $40 million project portfolio and led cross-functional teams across transformation, services transition, and pre-sales initiatives. His tenure also included heading PMO portfolios for Retail & CPG verticals, managing resources across multiple accounts with total contract values exceeding $750 million.
Previously, Balaji held pivotal roles at IBM, managing large-scale IT infrastructure transformation projects across EMEA, and serving as an onsite Project Manager in Denmark. His deep expertise in project portfolio management, solution architecture, stakeholder engagement, and digital strategy makes him a valuable asset to Gorilla Technology’s growth in the region.
With a track record of delivering measurable business impact through innovation, governance, and cross-functional collaboration, Balaji is well-positioned to drive strategic execution and digital acceleration for Gorilla Technology Group.