Arun Bala
Professional with expertise in law, business, governance, and sustainability
Tentang
Arun Kumar is a proactive professional with a strong foundation in law and business, holding an LLB (Hons) and an MBA specializing in Corporate Governance. Equipped with certifications from MAICSA and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), he demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, leadership, and innovation. He combines academic insight with practical business acumen, supported by strong research, interpersonal, and technological skills to drive excellence and organizational growth.
Professionally, Arun works at the intersection of governance, sustainability and organisational capability-building. He is a Certified ESG Innovator and a Certified Train-the-Trainer (TTT) by HRD Corp, with a valid teaching permit, enabling him to design and deliver structured, outcome-driven learning programmes for corporate and professional audiences. His experience includes ESG advisory support, reporting-related work, training development, and facilitation, as well as exposure to postgraduate and executive-level teaching.
Pengalaman
ESG Consultant - Global Knowledge House (GKH)
(2026-03)
Providing advisory support and client engagement services in Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) solutions. Collaborate with an experienced sustainability team to help organisations build practical, forward-looking ESG roadmaps and strengthen governance-driven sustainability practices.
- Engaging prospective clients on ESG readiness and reporting requirements
- Supporting alignment with GRI, Bursa Malaysia and related sustainability frameworks
- Coordinating ESG reporting and sustainability advisory engagements
- Promoting structured ESG integration aligned with business and financial objectives
Founder & Trainer - Purple Star Ventures
(2025-04)
Founded and lead a training and professional services venture focused on ESG, corporate governance, and broader business advisory and capability development.
- Design, develop and deliver professional training programmes, workshops, and learning sessions for corporate and professional audiences
- Lead programme planning and content development, including learning objectives, training materials and session facilitation, with an emphasis on practical application
- Develop and deliver public and in-house professional learning programmes for working professionals, aligned with organisational and market needs
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts and industry practitioners on a project basis to support specialised training and advisory engagements
- Provide project-based ESG and governance support, including research, content development, and reporting-related assistance aligned with recognised frameworks
- Manage end to end business operations, including client engagement, programme deliver, trainer coordination, and continuous service improvement
Industry Analyst (Seasonal) - Chartered Governance Institute
(2024-10 - 2024-10)
Provided insights into corporate governance for Chartered Governance Institute.
- Recommended strategies to enhance future corporate governance practices
- Utilized best practices and emerging trends to inform recommendations
Academic Mentor
(2024-01)
Guided numerous students in MBA project papers, enhancing academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive support on effective data collection methodologies for independent information gathering
- Assisted students in structuring project paper content, ensuring logical flow and coherence
Online Sales Assistant (Freelance/Part Time)
(2019-08)
- Directed budgeting, resource allocation, and performance tracking to ensure sustainable growth and operational efficiency
- Led and motivated a diverse team to deliver on business goals through effective communication, collaboration, and accountability
- Applied analytical, legal, and strategic thinking to navigate complex business challenges and identify opportunities for expansion
Internship - Messrs Rozana Segran & Co
(2021-10 - 2021-12)
Throughout the course of my internship, I gained the unique chance to take part with several legal and financial duties, offering me a firm basis within the company's affairs.
- Assisted in drafting legal files concerning tenancy disputes. This procedure necessitated an extensive awareness of tenancy laws and ordinances enabling myself to draft a detailed and sound legal information
- Performed considerable law review upon several matters. This involves reviewing case laws, judicial decisions, historical precedents, legislation that bolster up-to-date proceeding
Pendidikan
Master of Business Administration - Corporate Governance - Putra Business School (UPM) (2024-06)
Graduate ICSA (Graduateship) - Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (Corporate Governance Institute, United Kingdom - Collaborative with Putra Business School)
Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (Level 7) - Chartered Management Institute, United Kingdom (Collaborative with Putra Business School)
Bachelor of Laws - Law - University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (2022-07)
