Balaji Koneru
About Balaji Koneru
Balaji Koneru is the General Manager of India Operations at Nala Robotics, Inc., a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in marketing and sales across various industries, including previous roles at Samsung India, Eicher Trucks and Buses, and Lava International Limited.
Current Role at Nala Robotics
Balaji Koneru serves as the General Manager for India Operations at Nala Robotics, Inc. since 2021. His role involves overseeing the operational strategies and execution of business initiatives within the Indian market. Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, he is responsible for driving growth and managing the company's operational framework in the region.
Previous Experience at Samsung India
Prior to his current position, Balaji worked at Samsung India as the Manager of Regional Retail Experience from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he focused on enhancing customer engagement and optimizing retail strategies to improve the overall consumer experience.
Career Background in Sales and Marketing
Balaji has a diverse background in sales and marketing across various industries. He held the position of Channel Sales Manager at Eicher Trucks and Buses from 2006 to 2007. He also worked at Lava International Limited as Deputy General Manager of Marketing from 2013 to 2018, and at vivasehat Healthcare Private Limited as Senior Manager of Marketing & Brand Activations from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Qualifications
Balaji Koneru holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) with a focus on marketing from VJIM, where he studied from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) degree in Information Science and Technology from Acharya Nagarjuna University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2002.
Early Career and Banking Experience
In the early stages of his career, Balaji worked at ICICI Bank as an Asset Desk Manager from 2005 to 2006. He also held various roles in marketing and business development at companies such as Kotak Mahindra Bank, Virgin Mobile India, and MTS Group, gaining valuable experience in channel marketing and business strategies.