GCC Workplace
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND 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.
Lloyds Technology Centre India | MD & CEO
Sirisha Voruganti, CEO and MD of Lloyds Technology Centre, brings 33 years of global leadership across research, engineering, strategy, and tech innovation. She was the first woman MD at JP Morgan Chase India and led Mastercard India as Chairman. A former scientist on India’s missile and aircraft programs, she also served at Tech Mahindra, earning multiple innovation awards. With a master’s in Microwave Engineering and a Harvard Executive Program, Sirisha holds patents and sits on NASSCOM’s Executive Council.
Carelon Global Solutions India | Sr. MD & Technology Head
Carrier | Global Digital hubs Leader (China, India & Mexico)
TransUnion GCC India | Head, GCC India Operations
BlackHawk | Senior Director of Product Management & India Site Leader
With over 18 years of experience, Romit is a seasoned leader in enterprise product management. Having worked with industry giants like Blackhawk Network, Fiserv, Syndigo, and Sears Holdings, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Currently serving as the Director of Product Management at Blackhawk Network, Romit leads several key product areas and serves as the Site Leader for Blackhawk India, overseeing a thriving team of 500 professionals across Bangalore and Calicut. With a background in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Romit is dedicated to delivering innovative, user-centric experiences that drive customer engagement and satisfaction.
Mimecast | Vice President & Country Manager, India
Shivi Mithal has nearly three decades of experience in the IT industry across software development, business consulting, managing delivery, software product management, and program management. This extensive background gives him a unique ability to understand and enable team members across a variety of roles. Setting up and running Global Capability Centers (GCC) is a natural career choice for him. His passion lies in executing tasks with precision from the start, making data-driven decisions, and fostering a culture where every hire complements the organizational ethos, leading to a workplace where employees actively support one another.
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.
Takeda | Global Chapter Leader- ICSS, Global DD&T
Delta Capita | Country Head
A dynamic executive with 25+ years of leadership across Business Management, Finance, Operations, and Risk, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. With experience at Delta Capita, Goldman Sachs, British Airways, and KLM, he has built and scaled global teams, driven transformation programs, and delivered significant revenue and efficiency gains. A thought leader in financial markets and fintech, he has led strategic initiatives, represented firms at global forums, and championed diversity. An ISB alumnus and Series 99 certified professional, he thrives on driving impactful business outcomes.
Paychex | Head of Human Resources
Shalini Seshadri is an NLP practitioner, ICC-certified coach, and professional storyteller with 20 years of HR experience across Technology and BFSI sectors. She has led strategic initiatives in talent retention, workforce planning, and organizational transformation at firms like Barclays, SAP Labs, and State Street. Currently the HR Head at Paychex India, she was honored as “Women Leader of the Year 2024” by GCC Workplace Awards and featured in Business Outreach’s 40 Under 40 in 2023. She believes small changes drive big impact.
SAP INDIA | Vice-President and Head of People and Culture
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.
Lightcast | MD & Country Head
Saraswathi is a seasoned Analytics and AI thought leader with over 25 years of global experience. She is the Country Head and Managing Director at Lightcast India, with a rich career spanning Citi, Danske Bank, Cisco, FICO, and more. Passionate about innovation, DEI, and customer-centric growth, she has authored books on exponential technologies and project management. Saraswathi holds an MSc from BITS Pilani and an MBA from Symbiosis, and is a PMP-certified Agile leader and frequent speaker on AI, ethics, and technology.
Yext | VP & Country Head
VP and Country Head, Yext India. A seasoned leader with extensive knowledge of managing and scaling GCCs from scratch. Problem-solving and continuous learning are two fundamentals of my personality that enable me and the people around me to keep challenging ourselves. I believe in creating high-performing teams by imparting mutual trust & healthy conflict to meet their individual and team goals.
Upland Software Inc. | VP R&D and Site Leader
Srinivas Sampath (Srini) is Vice President of R&D and Site Leader at Upland India, a fully remote GCC of Upland Software Inc., USA. Since its inception in 2022, Srini has led Upland India’s growth, supporting over a dozen products across the full SDLC. With over 25 years of experience, he has built and scaled GCCs for companies like Khoros, Ellucian, SunGard Higher Education, and Sallie Mae, bringing deep expertise in global product development and operations.
Altus Group | Center Head - india
Lokesh is the Center Head at Altus Group India, a tech and analytics leader in commercial real estate, serving markets across North America, Europe, Australia, and Singapore. With 250+ members, the India team is in high-growth mode. An intrapreneur at heart, Lokesh has driven scale, transformation, and brand recognition across startups and enterprises like Vodafone Idea and Mastek. A recipient of multiple leadership awards, he thrives on People, Process, and Profits. He’s also passionate about chess, music, writing, and mentoring future leaders.
Guidewire Software India | VP and MD
Mohammed Anzy S is the Managing Director of Guidewire Software India and Vice President of Engineering, leading teams across Bangalore and Chennai. Previously COO at SAP Labs India, he oversaw operations across five cities and 15,000+ employees, and founded SAP’s in-house accelerator, Startup Studio. An NIT Calicut and IIM Kozhikode alumnus, Anzy has served on the NASSCOM Product Council and FICCI committees. A passionate tech and startup advocate, he’s a seasoned thought leader and lives in Bangalore with his wife and two daughters.
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.
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.
Marriott Tech Accelerator | Managing Director
Shameel Sharma, Managing Director and Site Lead at Marriott’s Tech Accelerator, is a global leader with 20+ years of experience across GCCs, GBS, and enterprise operations. With a background spanning hospitality, tech, and professional services, he’s held senior roles at Kantar, Dibber, and ACS Solutions. Known for driving transformation and scalable growth, Shameel builds future-ready, high-performing teams rooted in trust and innovation. His career reflects a deep commitment to people, purpose, and performance across diverse global landscapes.
Sanofi | Global Services Head, Hyderabad Hub
Mrinal brings 23 years of experience in setting up, scaling, and managing GBS/GCC organizations. She has worked with renowned companies like GE Capital, HSBC, JP Morgan, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Novartis, and Sanofi. Throughout her career, she has led multiple transformation programs and transitioned work for over 5000 headcounts. Mrinal holds an MBA from IMT and a master’s degree in commerce. She is currently heading the Sanofi Hyderabad Hub (GCC).
Cornerstone OnDemand | VP - Human Resources
A gold medalist and top ranker from Mumbai University, she holds a Master’s in Industrial Sociology, IIM Leadership Certification, and is a PMP, MBTI Trainer, and DEI Auditor. With 20+ years in HR across AON, ZS Associates, and currently Cornerstone OnDemand as VP-HR, she’s led talent, C&B, and global HR services. A passionate speaker and DEI advocate, she engages with academia and schools. Recognized as one of 2024’s Most Influential HR Leaders, she also holds multiple citizenship and Toastmasters awards.
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.
IRIS - India Head of Human Resources
Hariharan Subramanian with an experience of 18+ years in HR industry across various divisions of HR department, is currently working with IRIS Software as INDIA HR Head and prior to this was working with Aspire Systems as Head of HR for Aspire Europe and based out of Poland. Handling the entire gamut of HR starting from Recruitment to Retention for their various offices in Europe and UK and he was heading their Talent Management Division for India before this relocation.
HSBC | Global Head - Talent Management
Fouzia Kumar has 19 years of experience in Talent & Learning Strategy, Performance Consulting & Needs Analysis, Leadership & Capability Development, Training - V&A / Process - Domain, Quality, Customer Relationship Management, Employee Engagement with demonstrated ability to deliver business outcomes, ROI and alignment to organizational goals.
RealPage, Inc. | VP and HR Head India
Rekha Narendra, HR Head at RealPage India, is a seasoned HR leader with 25+ years of experience across industries. She has led people strategy, transformation, and talent development at Ford, Genpact, Kantar, and Murugappa Group, earning accolades for employee retention. A certified Life Coach (ICF), she is passionate about mentoring and lifelong learning, recently completing the Future CHRO Program at ISB. Featured in Forbes for culture-building, Rekha is also an avid cyclist, marathoner, and Everest Base Camp trekker.
CrowdStrike India Pvt Ltd | VP - Global Business Services
Rajesh Menon, Vice President & Head of Global Business Services at CrowdStrike, is a transformative leader renowned for scaling organizations from $250M to $5B. With experience at Aujan Coca-Cola, Kerry, VMware, Oracle, and Accenture, he excels in building high-impact GCCs. His AI-first approach drives digital transformation, delivering 30–40% cost savings and service excellence. At CrowdStrike, he implements strategic roadmaps aligned with growth, creating scalable, globally consistent operations. Menon sets the benchmark for modern, efficient Global Business Services leadership.
FNF India Private Limited | Chief HR Officer & VP
Varghese Chakkummootil, CHRO at Fidelity National Financial – India, is a seasoned HR leader with 20+ years of experience in people strategy and culture transformation. An alumnus of SIT Graduate Institute, Vermont, he brings a global perspective to leadership. Under his guidance, FNF India was named a Forbes Most Admired Company in 2025. A recipient of multiple HR leadership awards, Varghese is known for his authenticity, inclusive mindset, and passion for mentoring, making him a respected voice in HR circles.
Vervent | MD and BOD, India GCC Head
Sreedevi is a GCC powerhouse leader with over two decades of leadership across BFSI, IT, and consulting. As the Managing Director and India GCC Head at Vervent, she’s building global capability with purpose and precision. Her journey from finance to fintech, from COO to changemaker, is layered with impact, strategy, and soul. Happy to have the dynamic, driven, and deeply inspiring Sreedevi Hegde as our Speaker.
Alcon Global Services | VP - Global Head
Vineet Dwivedi, VP and Global Head of Alcon Global Services, leads 2,500+ professionals across Bangalore, Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw, and Mexico City. With 25 years in manufacturing and shared services, he drives strategic direction and operations, supporting Alcon in 140+ countries and 10+ functions. Renowned for building high-performing global centers and advancing digital and operational excellence, Vineet is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and serves on advisory boards of SSON and ET Edge, earning respect for transformative leadership and innovation.
Phenom | Vice President Human Resources & TA
At Phenom, strategic HR leadership drives success by aligning people strategies with business goals in the dynamic IT SaaS space. The focus is on nurturing talent through continuous learning, closing skills gaps with AI-driven insights, and fostering diversity and inclusion at every stage of the employee journey. By streamlining performance management and ensuring fair, transparent feedback, Phenom creates a positive employee experience. Legal expertise strengthens HR planning, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and upholding ethical standards while empowering a thriving, inclusive workplace.
Arcolab Pvt Ltd | Head – Group Human Capital Centre of Excellence
Kalpesh Vohra, Head of Group Human Capital Centre of Excellence at Arcolab and CHRO at Tenshi Kaizen, brings over two decades of experience in HR leadership and consulting. He designs and drives enterprise-wide HR programs covering organization design, performance, rewards, and talent strategy for Strides Pharma’s GCC and its entities. Previously a Principal at Mercer, he advised 200+ organizations on aligning people and business strategy. Kalpesh blends strategic insight with operational depth, shaping people agendas that deliver business value.
Availity | Managing Director of Availity India and VP of Availity LLC
Vybhava Srinivasan, Managing Director of Availity India and VP of Availity LLC, brings 20+ years of experience in building and scaling Global Capability Centres (GCCs) for multinationals. He leads Availity India’s GCC, overseeing Technology, Product, IT, HR, Security, and Finance, driving strategic alignment with global goals. Known for transformation, compliance, and people-first leadership, he’s delivered EBITDA savings, led divestitures, and boosted engagement. With strengths in stakeholder management, policy, and talent development, Vybhava champions innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.
ICON plc | VP, Clinical Data Science & India Country Head
With 23 years of experience, Nagalakshmi Shetty leads ICON’s Clinical Data Science teams across India and Japan and is Country Head for India. Since 2020, she has expanded ICON’s Bangalore operations and global delivery. She excels in Data Management, Safety, Biostatistics, and FSP models. An inclusion advocate, she leads APAC’s NOW chapter and was SCDM India’s first woman Chair. A Six Sigma Black Belt with an MBA, she champions collaboration, improvement, and clinical research growth.
Adrenalin | Senior VP Product strategy
Balamalai, Head of Product Strategy at Adrenalin eSystems, brings 25+ years of global HCM technology experience. At Adrenalin, he drives AI-powered, user-centric HR innovation and led the NAVI HR Tech AI platform initiative. Previously, at Ramco Systems, he delivered 250+ payroll and HCM projects across 50+ countries, pioneering AI/ML, chatbots, and global payroll solutions. His focus on compliance, integration, and next-gen UX has earned global recognition, including a Global Payroll Innovation Award nomination for Adrenalin’s forward-thinking solutions.
Ashley Furniture India | HR Director
A results-driven HR Director with 18 years of global experience across India, the Middle East, and the USA, currently leading HR at Ashley Global Capability Center. Expert in strategic HR leadership, talent management, and organizational development, they direct a team of 40, aligning HR with business goals. Known for implementing performance management, SAP SuccessFactors, and robust recruitment and compensation strategies, they have held key HR roles at GAVS, Sun TV, Harita TVS, Adecco, and Laurus HR Solutions.
Citrin Cooperman India LLP | Executive Managing Director
Vishal Agarwal is the Managing Director and Head of India Offices at Citrin Cooperman, with 22+ years in U.S. tax and advisory services and extensive experience building offshore global capability centers. A Chartered Accountant and CPA, he previously held leadership roles at EY and PwC. Vishal is known for driving innovation, operational excellence, and high-performing, multi-functional teams.
7 Eleven Global Solution Center | Head HR
Chetana is an accomplished HR leader with 16+ years of experience driving strategic people initiatives. As Head of HR at 7-Eleven GSC, she leads HR strategy, talent acquisition, leadership development, and diversity efforts. Her career spans roles in talent consulting, HRBP, and recruitment across Fortune 500 firms and GCCs. Known for building high-performance cultures, she embraces evolving workforce trends and technology shifts. Passionate about impactful HR, she sees 7-Eleven GSC as a model for innovation and employee-centric excellence.
KDEM | CEO
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), is driving Karnataka’s contribution to India’s USD 1T digital economy vision. With 27 years of experience as an administrator, business leader, and IT growth facilitator, he focuses on IT, BPM, GCCs, ESDM, startups, and talent development. An ISS topper, he has held leadership roles at Accenture, Microsoft, IBM, and led Mysuru ESDM Cluster. An MBA, MPhil, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Honorary Doctorate holder, he champions Karnataka’s digital transformation.
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.”
Zyoin Group & Workplace Awards | Founder & CEO
Anuj, a respected business leader, has amassed over 20 years of experience in providing innovative and customized hiring solutions across a wide range of domains and industries. As the Founder and CEO of Zyoin Group, a leading recruitment solutions provider in India, he has partnered with over 1,000 companies to simplify their hiring challenges. Anuj's commendable expertise in developing robust business and delivery models in staffing and recruitment has been acknowledged by LinkedIn, which recognized Zyoin as one of India's and Asia's most socially engaged staffing agencies. Furthermore, Anuj's influence extends beyond Zyoin Group. He serves as a managing partner at Zest Partners, an impact hiring solution provider under the Zyoin Group umbrella. He is also a partner at Thalaron Global, an advisory and accelerator for establishing Global Captive Centres in India. Anuj's entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his angel investments in several startups. On a personal note, he is a sports enthusiast and finds joy in networking, photography, and reading business biographies.
Adrenalin | Managing Director & CEO
Srinivasa Bharathy, CEO and MD of Adrenalin eSystems, is a visionary leader transforming the HR tech landscape with Adrenalin MAX. With engineering roots from NIT Karnataka and an Executive MBA from OUBS, London, he brings deep expertise in strategy, sales, and digital innovation. His experience spans global giants like Whirlpool and Ramco. A certified Wharton Digital Marketer and mentor at TAB India, he also co-founded the Pooranavalli Foundation, exemplifying his blend of business excellence and social commitment.
Sanofi Hubs | Global Employer Branding Lead
Prachi Guron is a branding and communications leader with nearly 20 years of experience. She specializes in employer branding, helping organizations craft authentic talent narratives. With a background in journalism, pharma, tech, and advocacy, she builds impactful content and marketing strategies. Passionate about culture, communication, and digital engagement, Prachi drives talent attraction and business growth. Based in Bangalore, she balances work and motherhood with life alongside her aviator husband, gaining global inspiration through travel and diverse cultural experiences.
Booking Holdings | Leading Workplaces
A results-driven and dedicated Corporate Real Estate leader with extensive experience in facilities management, hybrid workplace strategy, and asset management. Recognized as a Forbes-featured professional and an award-winning social entrepreneur, he has also been honored in the prestigious BW 40 Under 40 list. A thought leader in real estate management and a well-known LinkedIn influencer, he is passionate about growth, personal branding, and creating impactful, future-ready workplace solutions that align with evolving business and employee needs.
Helpshift | Global Head of people culture and India Site Lead
Sarabjeet Singh is a seasoned CHRO with over 17 years of experience in IT product and services firms. He leads People & Culture at Helpshift and serves as India Site Lead, having led successful acquisitions by Keywords Studios and EQT Group. A global HR leader across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, he’s driven 3X–5X business growth through HR innovation. A Wharton alumnus and award-winning thought leader, Sarabjeet is a sought-after speaker and contributor to top HR forums, publications, and academic institutions.
Kenvue India GCC | Vice President & GCC Site Leader
With an illustrious career of more than 29+ years, I possess a plethora of invaluable experience and expertise as a GCC Delivery Leader. My distinguished record of accomplishments showcases my ability to specialize in driving strategic digital transformation, infrastructure and operational transformation, and deftly managing complex service delivery projects for BFSI accounts. Moreover, I am an accomplished D&I champion & Certified Professional Coach (PCC) who ardently advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace environment and driving impactful change across organizations.
Labcorp Limited | Director & Head of HR
Finzly | Head of HR
As Head of HR at Finzly, I focus on fostering employee relations and leveraging HR analytics to drive business success. My passion lies in developing and retaining top talent through people-centric strategies. Previously at Mastech InfoTrellis, I gained deep expertise in managing diverse HR functions across Canada, the US, EMEA, ASEAN, and India. This global experience enables me to navigate complex HR landscapes, shape the future of work, and build a culture of excellence and innovation.
Sanofi Hubs | Global Talent Management Lead, Hubs
Khushmand brings 13+ years of experience across the HR spectrum, with credible stints in Talent Management, Business Partnering, Organizational Development and Transformation. Khushmand has served as a strategic Business partner and has led critical business transformation projects. Khushmand holds a master’s degree in psychology, with a specialization in Human Resource Development & Management.
Elanco | Associate Director - HR
Suchitra is a seasoned HR leader with expertise in DE&I and HR transformation across IT, services, and pharma sectors. Formerly the I&D Lead at a major IT MNC, she drove programs across gender, disability, LGBTQ+, parenting, and cultural inclusion. Currently heading HR at Elanco Innovation and Alliance Centre, she partners with global leaders to foster diverse talent. A certified NLP coach and Six Sigma Green Belt, she is a recognized DE&I champion and frequent speaker at industry conferences.
Bastian Solutions | Director - India Operations
Dhirendra Vashisht, Sr. Director – India Operations & BOD Member at Bastian Solutions India (A Toyota Automated Logistics Company), is a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA in Operations. With 28 years at global firms like Caterpillar and Grey Orange, he now leads Bastian’s India Operations in Bengaluru, driving Software, Controls, Consulting, and Design Services for automation solutions across India and APAC. He mentors emerging leaders and excels in New Product Development, Program Management, People Management, Change Management, and Business Strategy.
Relito | Head - Global Product/Tech HRBP | Global TA | India HR
A seasoned HR leader with 20+ years of experience, currently heading Global HR and Talent Acquisition at Reltio. With a strong background at GE Healthcare, Intuit, Yahoo, PayPal/eBay, and Xperi, they excel in building and managing global talent teams across 22+ countries. Skilled in translating business strategy into talent plans worldwide, they drive talent attraction and development, aligning R&D investments with organizational goals for growth and innovation.
Pattern | General Manager, MD, VP of Engineering
With 28 years in software engineering, Nilesh Biniwale is General Manager at Pattern India, leading the technology development center’s operations. He brings deep expertise in product management, software engineering, IT operations, and service management. His leadership, shaped at Schlumberger, Allscripts, and Microsoft, spans global teams and drives innovation through ITIL, Agile, and DevOps practices. An entrepreneur at heart, he holds PMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL Expert certifications, and is an ICF Certified Coach (ACC), making him a valued leader in the tech industry.
Sonovision HQ - Ortec Group | Chief HR Officer
Maximus | Head of Talent Acquisition
Chandra Shekar Hegganur, Head of Talent Acquisition, India at Maximus, is a seasoned TA and talent tech leader with 20+ years of global experience across the US, India, and APAC. Formerly with Deloitte and BDO RISE, he drives hiring transformation through digital innovation and a human-first approach. An Ivy League postgraduate and former entrepreneur, he’s passionate about building inclusive, tech-enabled, high-performing talent ecosystems. His core belief: “If people are not important, nothing else is.”
Finserv | Vice President
Sathish Mohan is a seasoned product executive with extensive global experience in scaling and launching profitable products and business units. With deep expertise in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, and GTM, he has led large teams of 400+ professionals and run global P&L operations for complex transformation programs. Skilled in Agile, business strategy, and change management, Sathish has delivered impactful solutions for BFSI clients worldwide. His cross-cultural leadership and hands-on roles in sales, consulting, and delivery make him a trusted, well-rounded leader in the GCC space.
TriNet | TA Leader
A results-driven Talent Acquisition leader with a proven track record in the GCC region, currently engaged with TriNet GCC. Formerly with Warner Bros. Discovery and Entain Group, where I led large-scale recruitment initiatives across multiple functions and architected comprehensive campus hiring strategies.
Government of Madhya Pradesh | Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Science & Technology
Mr. Sanjay Dubey, a 1993-batch IAS officer, is Additional Chief Secretary, IT, Science & Tech, and GAD, Government of Madhya Pradesh. A British Chevening Scholar, he’s an alumnus of LSE, Harvard, and Queensland University. He has held top roles in Urban Development, Energy, Labour, and Home Departments. An ESG specialist, visiting faculty at LBSNAA and IIM Indore, he’s a philanthropist behind initiatives like organ and food donation. He has won the PM’s Excellence Award and several national honours for leadership and innovation.
Government of Andhra Pradesh | Secretary ITE & Communication Department
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.
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
KDEM | CEO
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), is driving Karnataka’s contribution to India’s USD 1T digital economy vision. With 27 years of experience as an administrator, business leader, and IT growth facilitator, he focuses on IT, BPM, GCCs, ESDM, startups, and talent development. An ISS topper, he has held leadership roles at Accenture, Microsoft, IBM, and led Mysuru ESDM Cluster. An MBA, MPhil, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Honorary Doctorate holder, he champions Karnataka’s digital transformation.
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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.
