GCC Workplace Leadership Summit & Awards 2025
11th July 2025 | Hilton Manyata, Bengaluru
Join us at India’s largest GCC Workplace Awards and Leadership Summit, a celebration of excellence and innovation. Discover the best workplaces that are redefining the future of work, fostering positive, inclusive, and inspiring cultures.
More than just awards, this is a platform for visionaries and changemakers to converge, share insights, and shape the future of work. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, learn from industry leaders, and explore groundbreaking strategies to cultivate thriving workplaces.
Be a part of this transformative journey. Celebrate those who are not just building workplaces, but crafting extraordinary experiences that empower employees, drive innovation, and propel organizations to new heights.
GCC Workplace Leadership Summit & Awards 2025 will happen at one of Bengaluru’s largest Banquet halls, at the popular Hilton Bengaluru located at Manyata Embassy Business Park.
Ex-Country Manager (Carelon, JC Penney & Supervalu)
Anilesh Seth, an accomplished executive, spearheaded the establishment and growth of captives for renowned firms like Anthem Inc. (Legato), SUPERVALU, and JC Penney. With a doctorate from ISB Hyderabad, he's a proven leader in scaling operations, notably achieving a rapid ramp-up of Legato to 7000 associates across 4 centers in two years. An expert in offshore capabilities, Anilesh offers a unique perspective from his extensive experience with both captives and third-party vendors. As an independent Strategy Consultant, he continues to drive success in the GCC/Captives space.
Carelon Global Solutions India | Sr. MD & Technology Head
NHRD Bangalore Chapter | Hon. Secretary
As a transformational and visionary in HR and business consultation, Kasturi Cotha has an impressive experience of nearly 25 years in global setups and global initiatives across human resource functions, business and strategy. She has a consistent record of initiating and setting operations, Global Capability centers, startups to mid-large size organizations. With a knack of employer/employment branding and DE&I initiatives, compliance and statutory related issues, she has ensured successful completion of projects. Besides being bestowed upon with various recognitions and awards, she has been invited to various panel and round table discussions and contributor to Thought Leadership meets. A distinguished alumna of the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru, she is passionate about the HR profession and finds a way to pay it forward to the fraternity, thus has taken up a role as Hon. Secretary of NHRD Bangalore chapter for the term of 2023-2025. Kasturi worked as the Head of HR, Bengaluru and HRBP, Global for Product and Technology, at Taylor and Francis Group where she built her identity as a mentor and developer of talent acquisition/talent management programs to support continuous improvement in productivity, performance and culture. She held an additional role of Associate Chair for the DE&I Council at Taylor and Francis. Recognizing her talents and outstanding interpersonal skills, her employers entrusted her with key responsibilities such as partnering with key business stakeholders to support their business drivers and people requirements and to build their understanding of and commitment to the People agenda such as delivery of effective workforce planning, talent acquisition and employer branding to act as an exemplary employer in all diversity and inclusion matters. She designed effective talent management and employee experience and wellbeing initiatives to support continuous improvement in productivity, performance, and culture. Supporting the business with managing organizational change, restructures, acquisitions. Organizational design and change management have been her forte. As a Country Head - People & Process and independent Entrepreneur at Vivasva Software India Pvt Ltd her notable work includes supporting the setup of an Australian based startup in India and providing HR and business consulting services for IT Skills Training Services, Enhance Academy, Eternity Structures Private Limited and Avhni Fix-It. Prior to this role, Kasturi was the HR Head at Danske IT & Support Services Pvt Ltd where she was part of India Management Team and responsible for establishment and growth of the GCC’s People agenda. She successfully implemented key referral and recruitment programs to support a tenfold increase in employees, executed solicitation procedures and setup an IT captive. Played a vital role in implementing Career growth framework and aligned it with Certification & Training programs. Designed Policies and Procedures to support establishment of the IT Captive. Earlier to that, in her role as a Manager HR and Operations with Temenos India Private Limited where she received an insight into performance management and introduced Competency based Performance Review & Development Program and devised Grading System through Scorecard of Competencies & Proficiency rating. She authored the HR Process Document in lines with the ISO 9001-2008 and Tick IT standards. She was part of strategic projects of Due-Diligence, Mergers assignments.
KDEM | CEO
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta is the CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), an initiative of the Government of Karnataka (GoK). He is on a mission that Karnataka provides the largest share of USD 300B to Hon PM vision of USD 1T digital economy of the country by 2025-26. Mr Gupta brings in 27 years of experience as an administrator, business leader, entrepreneur, mentor, and Indian IT growth facilitator. He is playing an instrumental role in enabling Karnataka objective to accelerate the growth and investments in digital economy with a focus on the core verticals viz., IT Products & Services, BPM and GCC Promotion, Innovation & Start-ups, ESDM, Beyond Bengaluru, and Talent Accelerator. He has led transformational projects in large organizations during his career that includes setting up SSS cadre, National health program (NRHM & RCH Ph II), Policy think tank - NHSRC and informatics and running new tech in areas of education, social development, cyber security, and others. He was the topper of ISS 98 batch and has served many organisations in Government of India like Ministry of Programme Implementation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and others. He served in various leadership roles covering South Asia for companies like Accenture as its MD, Microsoft as its Country General Manager, IBM, and was also the MD & CEO of Lahari, Mysuru ESDM (Electronics Systems Design and Manufacturing) Cluster, promoted by the Government of India. With MBA, MPhil, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and various awards, US University has also awarded him Honorary Doctorate.
Northern Trust | VP
Anjan has been with Northern Trust for over 15 years and currently is a Vice President part of the HR Talent Management and Development team. Anjan comes with a passion for facilitation and learning and has been actively leading the learning initiatives for Northern Trust, India. Anjan received the Chairman’s award for his contributions towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Anjan has been an active member of the Toastmasters Club at Northern Trust India and has completed his International Competent Leader certification. He believes "The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.”
Delta Electronics India | Senior Director HR
A dedicated HR leader with over 16 years of experience driving high-impact initiatives across Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Learning & Development, Industry-Academia Collaboration, Organizational Development, Performance Management, and Employee Engagement.
With a proven ability to partner closely with senior leadership, this professional has successfully led strategic projects that fuel organizational growth. Backed by rich cross-cultural experience, they have effectively collaborated with global teams on complex, multi-dimensional initiatives.
Known for strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, they are deeply committed to cultivating a positive workplace culture and contributing meaningfully to organizational success.
Takeda | Global Chapter Leader- ICSS, Global DD&T
Carrier | Global Digital hubs Leader (China, India & Mexico)
TransUnion GCC India | Head, GCC India Operations
CBRE | Associate Executive Director
Reenu Rai is part of the Advisory & Transaction Services (A&T) team in India and is based out of Bangalore. She leads a team of real estate professionals focused on Multi-Market Occupier Advisory Services and managing key accounts for CBRE India. She specializes in location advisory, benchmarking, metro planning and comprehensive real estate strategy formulation. Her key focus is on developing regional and global portfolio strategies to assist clients in realizing their real estate goals. She has worked on multiple projects with Fortune 500 clients, advising them on location strategies and portfolio optimization to deliver leasing solutions. With a unique blend of experience in advisory and account management, Reenu helps clients to optimize their real estate occupancy.
HMH Tech India | Senior Vice President of Engineering
As the India Head of the Global Capability Center (GCC) for HMH Tech India, Jaya Wadhwani leads the strategic vision and execution of platform and product engineering, driving innovation at scale. With a deep-rooted passion for technology and a proven track record in core engineering, She spearheads transformative initiatives that power global business outcomes. Under her leadership, the India GCC has evolved into a high-impact innovation hub, delivering cutting-edge solutions across cloud-native platforms, AI-driven products, and enterprise-grade architectures. Jaya is a strong advocate for engineering excellence, agile culture, and talent development, fostering a collaborative ecosystem that thrives on experimentation and continuous improvement. With over 24 years of experience across global technology organizations, Jaya brings a unique blend of strategic foresight and hands-on technical depth, making [him/her/them] a sought-after voice in the areas of digital transformation, platform modernization, and AI driven solutions.
KDEM | Chairman
Mr. BV Naidu brings in 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, mentor and Indian IT growth facilitator. He had played a seminal role for the growth of the IT Industry of India in his capacity as Director of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). Mr Naidu has facilitated the growth of the software exports from less than $8 million with 13 companies in 1991 to $12.0 billion from more than 1800 companies in Bangalore by 2007. Apart from StartupXseed he is also an IC member on KITVEN Fund. He is one of the most influential leaders of India. He has founded and/or helmed many organizations as well as Policy groups like IESA, Vision Group, Invest Karnataka, Karnataka Knowledge Commission, Karnataka ICT group and many others to catalyse the growth of Industry in India.
KDEM | CEO
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta is the CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), an initiative of the Government of Karnataka (GoK). He is on a mission that Karnataka provides the largest share of USD 300B to Hon PM vision of USD 1T digital economy of the country by 2025-26. Mr Gupta brings in 27 years of experience as an administrator, business leader, entrepreneur, mentor, and Indian IT growth facilitator. He is playing an instrumental role in enabling Karnataka objective to accelerate the growth and investments in digital economy with a focus on the core verticals viz., IT Products & Services, BPM and GCC Promotion, Innovation & Start-ups, ESDM, Beyond Bengaluru, and Talent Accelerator. He has led transformational projects in large organizations during his career that includes setting up SSS cadre, National health program (NRHM & RCH Ph II), Policy think tank - NHSRC and informatics and running new tech in areas of education, social development, cyber security, and others. He was the topper of ISS 98 batch and has served many organisations in Government of India like Ministry of Programme Implementation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and others. He served in various leadership roles covering South Asia for companies like Accenture as its MD, Microsoft as its Country General Manager, IBM, and was also the MD & CEO of Lahari, Mysuru ESDM (Electronics Systems Design and Manufacturing) Cluster, promoted by the Government of India. With MBA, MPhil, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and various awards, US University has also awarded him Honorary Doctorate.
KSDA | Chairman
Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, a 1998-batch IAS officer (Karnataka Cadre), has over 35 years of experience in public administration across sectors like Agriculture, Revenue, Education, Health, IT & Biotechnology, and Urban Development. Known for his strong managerial acumen, he played key roles in policy and governance. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University and received two Gold Medals for academic excellence during his post-graduation. Dr. Reddy's career reflects a deep commitment to nation-building and innovation in governance. He retired from the Indian Administrative Service on 31st August 2023.
Software Technology Parks of India | Jurisdictional Director
The GCC Workplace Leadership Summit & Awards 2025 is more than an event — it’s where the future of India’s Global Capability Centres is being shaped. As a delegate, you’ll join 700+ senior leaders, country heads, workplace innovators, and decision-makers from 300+ top GCCs across India.
Delegate Pass Includes:
Full access to the Leadership Summit
Delegate kit and GCC Playbook 2025
Networking Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Dinner
If you are from GCC looking to attend the event,
Connect with influential leaders from India’s most exciting and future-ready GCCs. Build meaningful relationships that can lead to new ideas, partnerships, and business growth.
Enjoy curated networking lounges, an executive lunch, and a cocktail dinner — all in a setting designed for connection, celebration, and inspiration.
Get first access to the GCC Workplace Playbook 2025 — a comprehensive blueprint co-created by industry leaders, with best practices across HR, Finance, Compliance, Innovation, and more.
Attend high-impact panel discussions, roundtables, and keynote addresses covering themes like talent transformation, workplace innovation, digital evolution, and strategic leadership.
Be a part of the iconic GCC Workplace Awards 2025 ceremony, recognising the most innovative and impactful teams and individuals redefining the future of work.
Enhance Employer Brand: Position yourself as an employer of choice, attracting top talent and fostering a positive reputation.
Gain Global Recognition: Showcase your organization’s commitment to innovation on a global stage.
Benchmark and Learn: Discover best practices and innovative strategies from industry leaders.
Inspire and Motivate: Boost employee morale and engagement by celebrating their achievements.
Network and Collaborate: Connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities for partnership.
Enhance Professional Profile: Increase your visibility and credibility within the GCC landscape
Gain Global Recognition: Showcase your achievements on a global stage.
Learn from the Best: Discover innovative strategies and best practices from industry leaders.
Inspire and Motivate: Celebrate your successes and inspire others.
Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with influential individuals and organizations.
Just a short note to thank you and congratulate you on a beautifully execute event. The agenda, speakers, organisation, venue and every detail was superb. Appreciation to your whole team.
It was a pleasure collaborating with you, Anuj Agrawal and the entire Zyoin team! Here's to our continued partnership as we support India GCCs on their transformative journey. Onwards and upwards!
Had a very insightful conversation around Talent and the future of Workforce. Truly enjoyed being part of it! Congratulations on the success of this entire event!!
The GCC Workplace Awards 2024 have set a new standard for excellence in the GCC sector. As a strategic partner, we're proud to have been part of this journey. The event not only recognized outstanding achievements but also fostered a vibrant community of GCC leaders. The celebration of individuals and organizations across diverse categories has inspired us all. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Zyoin Group for their exceptional initiative in curating this platform and driving the future of GCCs in India.
On behalf of BDO RISE, I am truly honored to receive three prestigious awards from GCC: Top 24 of 2024, Top 6 in Diversity & Inclusion, and Site Leader of the Year. A heartfelt thank you to GCC Workplace Awards for their impeccable efforts in recognizing excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration. It was truly inspiring to witness the seamless planning and execution of the event, bringing together leaders from across the industry for such meaningful discussions. Being part of this celebration was an absolute honor; kudos to the GCC team for their dedication to creating a platform that uplifts and connects us all!
A heartfelt thanks to GCC Awards 2024 for recognizing IRIS as one of the Best Employers 2024 and honoring me as one of the Top HR Leaders 2024. This is truly a significant milestone for us as part of the GCC community, and we deeply appreciate the efforts taken to bring companies operating under this business model together to share knowledge and insights. The recognition of individuals and organizations across various categories has created a powerful platform within the GCC community, fostering collaboration and inspiration. A special thanks to Zyoin Group for this wonderful initiative and for celebrating excellence in the industry.
The GCC Workplace 2024 event was very well-organized and ran smoothly, with the right time given to each sub-event. The speakers were extremely engaging and informative, and provided some real life interesting examples, that I could relate to, and of course, added a lot of value. I personally learned a lot about industry practices, trends and most importantly, what my peer leaders are doing to address the challenges faced. I had a great time learning and networking at the event and would definitely attend the Workplace Awards 2025.
All GCC (Global Capability Centres) organisations can be nominated for the Workplace Awards by themselves or by other industry experts, clients, customers, or any other stakeholders. The nomination process will be open to businesses across India.
All nominations will undergo impartial screening based on eligibility criteria, including the requirement that organisations must be GCCs.
The screened nominations will then be shortlisted based on the employer responses collected through Survey shared.
The evaluation will be based on quantitative and qualitative elements including Employee Engagement, Recognition, Work-Life Balance, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Training & Development, Employee Well-Being, and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives gathered from the survey. Also, evaluation will include extensive research from our internal team.
The winners will be announced through a formal ceremony and event scheduled in July 2025.
We follow a comprehensive 5-step process to ensure fairness and transparency in recognizing excellence:
Step 1: Nomination Submission
Organizations and individuals can submit their nominations through the Workplace Awards official website.
Step 2: Verification
Our dedicated research team rigorously evaluates each nomination against the eligibility criteria. A confirmation email will be sent within **2 to 7 working days** of submission.
Step 3: Evaluation Form
Nominated organizations will receive a Evaluation form that must be completed to proceed to the next stage of evaluation.
Step 4: Evaluation and Research
Organizations that successfully complete the form will undergo a detailed evaluation. This includes an analysis of the form responses and additional research conducted by our internal team.
Step 5: Recognition
Winners will be officially announced and celebrated at the grand awards ceremony.
No, there is absolutely no fee involved at any stage of the nomination process or the subsequent evaluation steps. The entire process is free of charge to ensure inclusivity and equal opportunity for all participants.
