J. Balasubramaniam (‘Bala’) appointed Deputy Chair of APAC region

Effective 1 August, 2024, Bala succeeds Amie Cheung, Principal at Hong Kong accounting member firm Lawrence Cheung CPA who has served with distinction. Bala’s appointment comes at a time of significant regional membership expansion, with the alliance now offering legal and/or accounting services coverage in 19 countries across the APAC region.

In his new position supporting Scott Jago, the APAC region’s Chair, Bala will play a more senior role in advising on a strategy aimed at maximising the alliance’s value proposition for member firms and the regional and international companies they serve.

Bala comments:

“I am honored to have been appointed as the Deputy Chair of the APAC Advisory Committee, and I look forward to assisting Scott and the Worldwide Board with the upcoming phase of AGA's strategic plans for the APAC region.

“I am looking forward to continuing our focus on the expansion of AGA across this jurisdiction, and to building strong relationships with our new and established regional members with a view to developing mutually beneficial business opportunities.”

Alliott Global Alliance CEO, Giles Brake adds:

“Bala has a deep passion for the alliance and shares our mission and values. Since joining the alliance and through his service on the region’s advisory committee, Bala has demonstrated leadership qualities that will ensure forward momentum for the alliance in the years ahead. We have high hopes for Bala and anticipate that he will succeed current APAC Chair Scott Jago on the Worldwide Board in the near term.”

Across the APAC region, AGA has member firms in Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia. China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

About Alliott Global Alliance:

Founded in 1979, and with 220 member firms operating out of 300 offices in some 100 countries Alliott Global Alliance is an international alliance of independent, law, accounting, and  advisory firms, working across the world Together as One.

Each of our members share a common goal: to learn and share knowledge, resources, and opportunities to make the world smaller and their businesses stronger. We work with a spirit of generosity and openness — so that together, we can continue to fulfil our ambitions, gain greater experience, and drive mutual success.

Alliott Global Alliance is expanding fast, and the alliance has its sights set firmly on growing its legal and accounting membership to over 100 countries. Opportunities are available to independent professional firms in specific countries in Africa, Europe, China, the ASEAN region, Australasia, the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Central and South America and in North America. For information about membership email membership@alliottglobal.com.