Bal Krishen

Few stories capture the spirit of ambition and persistence quite like that of Bal Krishen, chairman of The Century Group. Rising from humble beginnings, he began his career at Century Financial as a customer service executive, an experience that shaped his belief that true leadership is rooted in empathy, integrity, and authenticity. His curiosity about global markets and instinct for opportunity soon made him central to the company’s growth story.

Founded in 1989, Century Financial has evolved into one of the UAE’s most respected financial institutions, licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and with offices across the Emirates. Under his leadership, the company expanded beyond investment services into a broader ecosystem of finance, wealth, and technology. Century Private Wealth provides tailored asset and wealth management, Century Bank Brokers delivers retail and commercial banking products, while Savington Insurance extends coverage across general and life insurance.

Recognising technology’s pivotal role in finance, Century Infotech was created to drive innovation through data, AI, and digital transformation. The Century Trader App gave investors a transparent, mobilefirst way to access global markets, while ventures such as Century IQ Solutions (Mumbai) and Kroft Real Estate further diversified the Group’s footprint across finance, technology, and property.

Guided by his “S3 Principle” — Simple, Scalable, and Shaped for the Future —Krishen envisions a single integrated network that meets every financial need under one trusted brand. Beyond business, he supports initiatives that promote financial literacy, sustainability, and youth empowerment in his home region of Jammu & Kashmir.

By embracing this approach, Krishen has transformed Century from a single investment firm into a diversified financial powerhouse, defining success through innovation, inclusion, and impact.