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Vishnu Balu

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Independent Consultant (Advised on M&A and global growth strategy, led NASDAQ listing) at Aletheia Strategic Advisory LLC
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Vishnu Balu is a seasoned CFO and Chief Strategy Officer with over 25 years of experience driving business transformations, leading M&A, and managing capital market strategies, including IPOs and SPACs. Educated at Harvard Business School and IIM-Bangalore, he is recognized for his exemplary financial acumen and leadership.

Outside of his corporate roles, Vishnu is a reflective thinker interested in emerging technologies and their impact on business and society. He actively follows developments in artificial intelligence and shares insights on its practical applications, as well as philosophical thoughts on personal effectiveness and freedom.

Unique Fact: Vishnu is a distinguished academic, having been a Rank Holder as a Chartered Accountant and securing Rank 2 as a Deans Merit Scholar in his MBA at IIM-Bangalore.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Independent Consultant (Advised on M&A and global growth strategy, led NASDAQ listing)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Business Transformation
He has a track record of transforming underperforming businesses, achieving a 10x profit turnaround, and restructuring operations for mid-market firms.
M&A and SPACs
Led the end-to-end M&A process for a NASDAQ-listed SPAC, including a business combination with a company valued over $300M, and advised on global growth strategy.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Independent Consultant (Advised on M&A and global growth strategy, led NASDAQ listing)
Aletheia Strategic Advisory LLC
4-2024 - 4-2025
Chief Financial Officer
Wellgistics Health
6-2021 - 4-2024
Head of M&A
Global Consumer Acquisition Corp
7-2017 - 4-2024
Chief Strategy Officer
MVP Group International, Inc
7-2014 - 7-2017
Chief Financial Officer (Revamped Ops, Set up Shared Services, Professionalized Management, 10X PAT)
MVP Group International, Inc
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Education
AMP-196 (Advanced Management Program)
Harvard Business School
MBA
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
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