GCC Leadership Conclave 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Leadership, and Global Excellence
New Delhi [India], September 8: On 3rd September 2025, The Leadership Federation proudly hosted the 3rd Edition of the GCC Leadership Conclave 2025, a landmark event that brought together the brightest minds and most influential leaders of the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem. Staged in the heart of India’s Silicon Valley — Bengaluru — the [...]
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“GCC Leadership Conclave 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Leadership, and Global Excellence”
GCC Leadership Conclave 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Leadership, and Global Excellence
New Delhi [India], September 8: On 3rd September 2025, The Leadership Federation proudly hosted the 3rd Edition of the GCC Leadership Conclave 2025, a landmark event that brought together the brightest minds and most influential leaders of the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem. Staged in the heart of India’s Silicon Valley — Bengaluru — the conclave reaffirmed the city’s standing as the hub of global enterprise innovation, talent transformation, and technology leadership.
Over the years, the GCC Leadership Conclave has emerged as one of India’s most prestigious platforms for dialogue and recognition, creating a confluence of CXOs, strategists, technology leaders, and innovation champions. The September 3rd edition further strengthened this legacy by showcasing how GCCs are moving beyond support functions to become strategic enablers of global transformation.
Keynote Address: Setting the Stage for Enterprise Transformation
The conclave commenced with a compelling keynote by Dr. Rajesh Puneyani, Vice President & GCC Site Leader, Kenvue GCC. His address highlighted how GCCs are redefining themselves as value creators rather than cost centers, driving digital innovation, strengthening global operations, and enabling enterprise resilience in an unpredictable business environment. Dr. Puneyani’s thought-provoking perspectives laid the foundation for a day of visionary dialogue, strategic insights, and collaborative action.
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The event showcased an exceptional roster of more than 30 industry stalwarts, each contributing unique perspectives on how GCCs are shaping the future of global business. Speakers represented diverse sectors including technology, healthcare, BFSI, manufacturing, and consulting.
Prominent voices included:
Amit Talwar, Country Director & India Leader, AGCO Corporation
Rahul Ghosh, Sr. Engineering Leader, Delta Air Lines
Rakesh Jain, VP Engineering & GCC Site Leader, Wabtec Corporation
Sunny Shah, Senior Vice President, Collabera
Girish Gadamsetty, Director – Business Operations, Adobe
Saurabh Saxena, Intuit India Site Leader & SVP (GTM) Technology, Intuit
Prashanth Doreswamy, President & CEO, Continental India
Nagaraj Bhat, VP & Managing Director, Cardinal Health International India
Kaustubh Deshpande, MD & India Head, SAP Fioneer
Yatish Shivaprasad, MD & Head of Corporate Functions Technologies, Societe Generale GSC
Priyanka Mehrotra, Director – Program Management, Giant Eagle GCC
One of the most anticipated moments of the conclave was the GCC Leadership Awards, where more than 65 prestigious recognitions were conferred upon outstanding leaders and organizations. These awards celebrated excellence in innovation, digital transformation, organizational leadership, and industry impact.
Select winners included:
Amit Talwar – GCC Leader of the Year – Global Operations & Agri-Tech Leadership
Girish Gadamsetty – GCC Leader of the Year – Business Operations & Organizational Excellence
Kaustubh Deshpande – GCC Leader of the Year – Digital Transformation & BFSI Innovation
Mohit Dhingra – GCC Leader of the Year – Pharma R&D & Innovation Excellence
Nagaraj Bhat – GCC Leader of the Year – Healthcare & Life Sciences Global Impact
Prashanth Doreswamy – GCC Leader of the Year – Mobility & Automotive Innovation
Rahul Ghosh – GCC Leader of the Year – Engineering Excellence & Innovation
Rakesh Jain – GCC Leader of the Year – Industrial Technology & GCC Site Leadership
Saurabh Saxena – GCC Leader of the Year – Strategic Product Innovation & GCCs Impact
Yatish Shivaprasad – GCC Leader of the Year – Global Technology & Enterprise Functions Leadership
Cognixia – ED-TECH Company of the Year
PNB Housing Finance – Operational Excellence in Loan Disbursement
Rahul Anand – Cyber Resilience Leader of the Year
Vijay Morampudi – Global AI Leadership Excellence in GCCs
Maninder Singh Hira – Entrepreneurial Excellence & GCC Growth Award
Ravi Shankar – Outstanding Technical Leadership in AI & ML
Sonu Gupta – Strategic People Leader Award
Inbidz – Outstanding Social Impact through Business
Pratiti Technologies – Technology Craftsmanship Excellence for GCCs in India
ARCHER Transnational Systems – GCC Talent Excellence in Specialized Services
PNB Housing Finance – Top Employer in Financial Services
These recognitions underscored the conclave’s commitment to celebrating leadership excellence across industries and functions.
Jury Excellence and Evaluation
The award winners were determined through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation by an eminent jury panel consisting of:
Abhishek Rahule, Software Engineering Manager
Narinder Verma, Senior Manager
Navdeep Singh, Business Engineer
Their expertise ensured the credibility, fairness, and global relevance of the awards.
Strategic Partnerships & Sponsors
The conclave was supported by industry partners whose collaboration elevated the event’s scale and visibility:
Gold Sponsor: Cognixia
Silver Sponsor: pCloudy
Bronze Sponsor: BINDZ Consulting
Gourmet Partner: Elior India
Their contributions were instrumental in fostering an environment of thought leadership, collaboration, and community-building within India’s GCC ecosystem.
A Platform for Networking and Collaboration
With participation from over 300 CXOs, senior leaders, and domain experts, the conclave provided an unparalleled platform for networking, enabling knowledge exchange and the formation of strategic alliances. Delegates hailed from industries spanning technology, BFSI, consulting, healthcare, manufacturing, and education, reinforcing the conclave’s cross-sectoral impact.
Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter
Following the overwhelming success of the September edition, The Leadership Federation is delighted to announce the 4th Edition of the GCC Leadership Conclave, scheduled for November 2025 in Hyderabad.
Organizations and professionals interested in participating, nominating, or partnering are invited to connect with The Leadership Federation via: Website: https://gcc.theleadershipfederation.com Email: register@theleadershipfederation.com
About The Leadership Federation
The Leadership Federation is a premier platform for celebrating innovation, recognizing excellence, and shaping leadership narratives across industries. With a proven track record of hosting high-impact summits and award programs, it continues to empower leaders and drive conversations around innovation, sustainability, and global growth.
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