Naveen Balkhi, CHRO & Director of Global Talent Management at BSG Advisory, has earned her reputation as an inspirational global thought leader. She is known for her capabilities as a strategist & creative operational leader, on whom people rely to solve complex human resources-related problems. As a prolific keynote speaker, Naveen offers her expertise in leadership development, talent management, diversity & inclusion, and strategy.
Naveen’s earliest professional roles were in the banking sector, where she worked in Private Banking at Merrill Lynch and as an Investment Banking Analyst at JP Morgan Chase. Her transition to HR started when she served as Manager of the Resourcing Centre of Excellence at UFA Cooperative Limited. Her responsibilities included improving the recruitment procedure at the organisation, and she managed to reduce the time-to-hire by 40%. Naveen has also been on the Board of Directors at the Human Resources Association of Calgary and a Corporate HR & Organisational Development Leader at Agrium.
In her role as Chief Human Resources Officer at BSG Advisory, she offers her expertise to leaders, encouraging them to take risks, innovate and transform their organisations. Through BSG Advisory, Naveen works closely with clients working in the sustainability sector. In her 25 years working in the oil & gas, FMCG, and financial services industries, Naveen’s work has taken her all over the world and she has lived in at least seven countries. She has helped nearly 18,000 employees in over 19 countries by executing programs that support their growth.
In her role as OD & Six Sigma Advisor at Engro/Exxon Chemical Corp, Naveen achieved defect reduction rates and cost savings between 40-60% - a significant accomplishment. Naveen has also served as the Vice President of Talent Management at Mubadala, where she designed and led the execution of talent management across the organisation. She also mentors at-risk & young women, as a way to give back to society. Now available to hire as a keynote speaker at a wide range of events, Naveen Balkhi’s thought leadership is evident to audience members. She speaks with authority and undeniable experience. Hire her for your next business and human resources-related event.
How to hire Naveen Balkhi
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Naveen Balkhi for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Naveen Balkhi's official speaker topics include:
- Leadership Development Across Industries
- Women's Leadership
- Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging
- Succession
- 2023 – Invited to speak at DisruptHR Karachi
- 2022 – Invited to speak at the Qatar Dermatology & Cosmetology Conference
- 2020 – CHRO & Director of Global Talent Management, BSG Advisory Canada
- 2014 – Vice President of Talent Management, Mubadala
- 2009 – Board of Directors, Human Resources Association of Calgary
- 2008 – Corporate HR & Organisational Development Leader, Agrium
- 2007 – Manager, UFA Cooperative Limited
- 2004 – OD & Six Sigma Advisor, Exxon Chemical Group
- 1998 – Investment Banking Analyst, JP Morgan Chase
