The 14th Annual GCC Conclave, hosted by SSF Global at ITC Kakatiya in Hyderabad, concluded after two empowering days of strategic dialogue, leadership insights, and recognition for excellence. The event brought together over 100 leaders from GBS and GCC organizations, focusing on the theme “Building GCCs as Strategic Assets for Enterprise Growth.” The discussions highlighted India’s evolution from a back-office center to a global powerhouse of innovation, talent, and enterprise value.
Event Highlights:
1. Visionary Leadership:
The conclave was inaugurated by the Chief Guest - Hon’ble Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma Garu, who unveiled two landmark publications:
Capability Catalysts – Redefining the GCC Landscape
Strategic by Architecture, Transformative by Outcomes (in collaboration with Everest Group)
2. Honoring Industry Trailblazers:
Shri J A Chowdary received special recognition as a “Visionary and Pioneering Architect of the Indian Tech Ecosystem” for his pivotal role in advancing Hyderabad and India’s digital transformation.
3. Commitment from Government and Industry:
Senior officials including Shri Sanjay Kumar, IAS, and Shri M. Dana Kishore, IAS, reiterated Telangana’s dedication to building a robust GCC ecosystem through progressive policy, innovation, and superior talent. Industry icons such as Shri J A Chowdary, Shri BVR Mohan Reddy (Cyient & T-Hub), and Sri Atluri (Quality Engineering Foundation) lent strong support and presence.
4. GCC Masterclass:
Ravi S. Ramakrishnan (Founder, SSFG and Executive Chairman, RvaluE Group) conducted an impactful masterclass, redefining GCCs as Global Capability & Collaboration Hubs and sharing insights on fueling GCCs as catalysts for growth.
