GCC Leadership Conclave 2025 Concludes in Bengaluru, Celebrating Excellence in Global Capability Centers
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 21: The Leadership Federation proudly hosted the GCC Leadership Conclave 2025, one of India’s largest and most impactful gatherings of thought leaders, industry visionaries, and strategic executives from the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem. Held at the heart of India’s tech capital, Bengaluru, the conclave spotlighted the transformational role of GCCs [...]
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“GCC Leadership Conclave 2025 Concludes in Bengaluru, Celebrating Excellence in Global Capability Centers”
GCC Leadership Conclave 2025 Concludes in Bengaluru, Celebrating Excellence in Global Capability Centers
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 21: The Leadership Federation proudly hosted the GCC Leadership Conclave 2025, one of India’s largest and most impactful gatherings of thought leaders, industry visionaries, and strategic executives from the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem. Held at the heart of India’s tech capital, Bengaluru, the conclave spotlighted the transformational role of GCCs in shaping global enterprise operations.
The event was graced by IAS Shri Daljeet Kumar, Deputy Secretary to Government, Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka, who delivered a powerful inaugural address. His insights emphasized Karnataka’s pivotal role in advancing digital innovation and global service delivery, setting the tone for a day of visionary dialogue and collaboration.
A Stellar Lineup of Industry Speakers
The conclave featured an extraordinary panel of speakers representing global enterprises, technology leaders, and innovation champions. Speakers included:
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Anuj Sharma, COO, India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation
Utkarsh Sawant, Global Head of Cyber Strategy, Diageo
Nitesh Ambuj, Head of Chapter Node – AI & Intelligent Automation, Ericsson
Bhargav Reddy Avula, Regional Head of Solution Engineering, Freshworks
These leaders delivered powerful insights on themes such as AI integration in global delivery models, cyber strategy, talent transformation, digital-first GCC operations, and sustainability. Their participation made the conclave a true melting pot of ideas and enterprise transformation.
Recognizing the Best of the Best: GCC Leadership Awards
A major highlight of the conclave was the prestigious GCC Leadership Awards, celebrating excellence in global delivery, innovation, and enterprise impact. Over 65 awards were presented across multiple competitive categories, recognizing both individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and transformative performance within the GCC ecosystem.
List of some of the Winners:
ACT Enterprise – Operational Excellence and Quality
Aparna Rao – GCC Leader of the Year in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Distribution
Arbour Investments – India’s Most Promising Emerging Real Estate Investment & Fund Manager 2025
Collabera India – Company of the Year – Talent Solutions
Chandan NS – GCC Leader of the Year in Site Leadership & Technology
Pawan Sachdeva – GCC Leader of the Year in Digital & Health Services
PNB Housing Finance – Best Customer Service Provider of The Year
Prasanna Krishnan – Excellence in Operational Leadership
Prosperity Peak Advisor – Best Professional Services Firm of the Year
Pushpamitra Das – Real Estate Most Enterprising CEO of the Year
Rajesh Puneyani – GCC Leader of the Year in Consumer Health and Wellness
Rohit Kaila – GCC Leader of the Year in Technology & Site Leadership
Snigdha Ray – GCC Leader of the Year in Payments & FinTech
Srinivas Sampath – GCC Leader of the Year in R&D & Site Leadership
Subbu Gonella – GCC Leader of the Year in HR
Sunny Gupta – Leadership in Peer Mentoring Programs
Talmond Consulting Services LLC – Best Custom Learning & Development Program
Tilak Banerjee – GCC Leader of the Year in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Utkarsh Sawant – GCC Leader of the Year in Cybersecurity
Vaishnavi Kudige – GCC Leader of the Year in Transformation & Innovation
Vikas Srivastava – Outstanding Business Leader of The Year
Vishal Handa (A-Lign) – Best Practice in Risk Management & Compliance
Weaver & Tidwell India LLP – Best New GCC Initiative
Yogesh Bajpai – Inspirational Leader of the Year
Jury Panel
The winners were selected through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation led by an esteemed jury comprising global experts and senior professionals:
Bhashwanth Kadapagunta, Specialist Leader (Senior Manager), Deloitte AI & Engineering
Sanjay Jain, Machine Learning Engineer, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Anu Shivaraj, Lead Data Scientist, E. & J. Gallo Winery
Shreerang Tarte, Head HR and Strategy, JSM Consulting Inc
Their expert assessment and cross-industry insights ensured a high level of transparency, merit, and credibility throughout the judging process.
Celebrating Our Esteemed Sponsors
The Leadership Federation extends its heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors whose support made the conclave a grand success. Their partnership reflects a strong commitment to thought leadership and the advancement of India’s GCC ecosystem.
Platinum Sponsor: Collabera India
Gold Sponsor: Kirtane & Pandit Consulting
Premium Sponsor:Weaver and Tidwell India LLP
Silver Sponsor: Freshworks
Bronze Sponsors:Kovaion Consulting and ACT Enterprise
Their contributions were instrumental in enhancing the scale, visibility, and collaborative success of this premier industry event.
An Unparalleled Platform for Collaboration
With over 300+ CXOs, industry experts, and delegates in attendance, the conclave offered unmatched networking opportunities, fostering partnerships and collaboration across the GCC community. The event witnessed participation from leading companies in technology, banking, consulting, healthcare, and beyond.
Next Edition: GCC Leadership Conclave – 30th July 2025
Following the overwhelming success of the May edition, The Leadership Federation is excited to announce the 2nd Edition of the GCC Leadership Conclave, scheduled for 30th July 2025 in Hyderabad.
Organizations and professionals looking to participate, nominate, or partner in the upcoming edition are encouraged to connect with us via:
The Leadership Federation is a premier platform for celebrating innovation, recognizing industry excellence, and building leadership narratives across emerging and established sectors. With a strong track record of impactful summits and award programs, it continues to empower leaders and shape global conversations around innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth.
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