Ashok Balakrishnan brings over 28 years of diverse corporate experience to his role as Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at 2nd Careers. After building an impressive career spanning Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Learning & Development, and HR, Ashok made a strategic pivot to entrepreneurship—a journey that uniquely positions him to understand and support the career transitions of experienced professionals.

A strategic thought leader with extensive experience managing cross-border teams and operations, Ashok excels in developing comprehensive business strategies that drive organizational growth. His exceptional communication skills, honed through years as a public speaker and his active involvement with Toastmasters International (where he served as President of the CISCO Vani Toastmasters Club), enable him to articulate complex concepts clearly and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

At 2nd Careers, Ashok applies his multifaceted expertise to optimize operations and financial systems while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. His commitment to team development, coupled with his strategic mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, makes him an invaluable asset to the leadership team as they build a platform that empowers experienced professionals to extend, pivot, or restart their careers with confidence and purpose.