Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
In this exclusive interview at INKTalks, Peter Hughes Founder & CEO of Apex Group, talks to Balki G. Iyer, Founder & CEO of Bridge Green Upcycle, about the mindset and temperament required for leadership and what separates great CEOs from good ones. He shares bold takes on entrepreneurship, the Apex Group’s vision for a sustainable future, and more.
Hosted at the INK Experience @TiE Global Summit, 2024, Bengaluru
About INK:
INK is India’s preeminent platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas and inspiring stories. Known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows, we are a community that accelerates the journeys of game changers.
About Peter Hughes:
Peter Hughes is a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Apex Group, a global financial provider offering end-to-end solutions for asset managers, and financial institutions since 2003. Under his leadership, Apex has redefined asset servicing, growing to 13,000+ employees across 50 countries. Beyond business, he drives positive change through the Apex Foundation, supporting climate action, women’s empowerment, and education.
About Balki Iyer:
Balakrishnan G. Iyer (Balki) is an energy leader and entrepreneur leading Bridge Green Upcycle, a startup revolutionizing the upcycling of lithium-ion batteries using state-of-the-art tech & AI to promote a circular economy of critical minerals in the battery ecosystem. As a Board Member of INK, he champions game-changing ideas, and mentors future leaders. He has also earned coveted accolades such as ‘Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business’ Award.
Connect with INK
Website - inktalks.com
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/inktalks
Instagram - instagram.com/inktalks
Follow Peter Hughes: bm.linkedin.com/in/peter-hughes-7259783
Follow Balki Iyer: linkedin.com/in/balkiiyer
#INKTalks #INKGlobalFoundation #INK #INKFellows
In this exclusive interview at INKTalks, Peter Hughes Founder & CEO of Apex Group, talks to Balki G. Iyer, Founder & CEO of Bridge Green Upcycle, about the mindset and temperament required for leadership and what separates great CEOs from good ones. He shares bold takes on entrepreneurship, the Apex Group’s vision for a sustainable future, and more.
Hosted at the INK Experience @TiE Global Summit, 2024, Bengaluru
About INK:
INK is India’s preeminent platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas and inspiring stories. Known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows, we are a community that accelerates the journeys of game changers.
About Peter Hughes:
Peter Hughes is a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Apex Group, a global financial provider offering end-to-end solutions for asset managers, and financial institutions since 2003. Under his leadership, Apex has redefined asset servicing, growing to 13,000+ employees across 50 countries. Beyond business, he drives positive change through the Apex Foundation, supporting climate action, women’s empowerment, and education.
About Balki Iyer:
Balakrishnan G. Iyer (Balki) is an energy leader and entrepreneur leading Bridge Green Upcycle, a startup revolutionizing the upcycling of lithium-ion batteries using state-of-the-art tech & AI to promote a circular economy of critical minerals in the battery ecosystem. As a Board Member of INK, he champions game-changing ideas, and mentors future leaders. He has also earned coveted accolades such as ‘Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business’ Award.
Connect with INK
Website - inktalks.com
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/inktalks
Instagram - instagram.com/inktalks
Follow Peter Hughes: bm.linkedin.com/in/peter-hughes-7259783
Follow Balki Iyer: linkedin.com/in/balkiiyer
#INKTalks #INKGlobalFoundation #INK #INKFellows
