Meet the Experts
Naveen Balkhi
Director, Global Talent Leadership & Executive Advisory
With over 25 years of leadership in Oil, Gas, Financial Services, FMCG, Chemicals, Mining, Retail, and Manufacturing, Naveen Balkhi has led multi-million dollar projects with global entities like Agrium/Nutrien, JPMorgan Chase, and Engro/Exxon.
She has designed and implemented succession programs, 9-box talent mapping, high-potential programs, assessment centers, C-Suite mentoring, and Diversity-Inclusion initiatives.
A recipient of industry and leadership awards, Naveen is a global thought-leader who inspires leaders to invest in their own and their organization’s growth.
She is also committed to mentoring at-risk and young women and serving on various boards.
- Implemented Six Sigma for 40-60% defect and cost reduction
- Canadian and Pakistani citizen with international experience in 7 countries
- Skilled in performance management and talent management
- Proficient in personal branding and process improvement
Khadeeja Balkhi
Senior Partner, Global Sustainability & Board Advisory
Khadeeja Balkhi, a globally recognized sustainability leader, with over two decades of achievements in public, private, non-profit sectors.
As Director Global Sustainability, Strategy, and Board Advisory at BSG, she delivers strategic insights and masterclasses, enhancing energy productivity, renewables integration, DEIB, governance and beyond.
She has developed sustainability strategies for governments like Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) – and crafted risk mitigation models with the F&B industry, e.g. Coca-Cola.
Her influence spans international markets, impacting organizations such as GRI, National Foods, OMV.
An award-winning journalist, she has published 400+ articles, covers, book chapters including Forbes, Newsweek, Arab News, The National, Saudi Gazette, Fair Planet, Women’s eNews & others. Trusted C-suite advisor on Strategy, inclusion, succession.
Durriyah B. Asghar
Director, Global Tax & Finance Strategy & Board Advisor
Durriyah, a seasoned CPA licensed in the US, brings a wealth of experience from both public practice and industry, notably from PwC NY.
Her expertise in international tax matters makes her a sought-after advisor for individual tax needs, research, and compliance.
She’s a strategic thinker, known for co-developing growth strategies that drive triple bottom-line results in the global business landscape.
With a knack for leadership, Durriyah motivates teams to add strategic value, drawing from her background in Internal Audit and Senior Faculty roles.
Nominated as a Board of Trustees Overseer, she’s also a trusted advisor for successful not-for-profit organizations.
Throughout her career, Durriyah has exemplified excellence and a commitment to driving impactful change.
Shameelah R. Balkhi
Global Research & Corporate Health and Wellness Director
Shameelah is certified by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).
Shameelah is part of an elite group of National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC)!
Trained from Emory University to serve in the healthcare and corporate wellness industry as a behavior change agent.
She helps leaders gain clarity on what matters to them and works with their holistic well-being.
At Yale, she trained as a scientist where her research on DNA is referenced in patents and publications.
Her groundbreaking DNA research at Yale was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
She has received multiple academic excellence awards, including the Barbara McClintock Science