Poonam Bali

Poonam Bali is the Associate Director of Human Resources at J-PAL Global. AS ADHR, she is responsible for managing all aspects of human resources for J-PAL’s Global office. She is also responsible for developing HR policy in partnership with senior leadership followed by its effective implementation and collaborates closely with MIT’s SHASS and central J-PAL offices across the globe.

Prior to joining J-PAL, she has over 14 years of experience in organizational design, talent and performance management, change management, and leadership development. She has successfully led HR initiatives working with Fortune 500/100/10 companies such as Colgate Palmolive, GE, Amazon, Boston Consulting Group, and CARRIER. Poonam is known for her ability to drive impactful organizational growth, foster leadership, and build high-performing teams through strategic HR practices, making her a trusted partner in navigating complex business challenges.