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.
5. Global Insights:
Thought leaders Dr Mukesh Aghi (USISPF) and Nikita Chopra (AICC) stressed the significance of international collaboration in strengthening India’s GCC story.
6. Success Stories & Thought Leadership:
Industry sessions showcased GCC and GBS leaders sharing learnings on enterprise AI, innovation scaling, and driving tangible business impact.
7. Inspiration Through Leadership:
Captain Raghu Raman and Ashish Vidyarthi drew on history and storytelling to inspire resilience and adaptability among participants.
8. 14th Annual GCC Excellence Awards:
The conclave culminated with the GCC Excellence Awards 2025, recognizing 3 distinguished leaders and 15 organizations for their outstanding contributions:
Leaders Honored: Dr Sanjeev Rastogi, Geetha Ramamoorthi, and Jaideep Agarwal
Awarded Organizations: Adani GCC, Ericsson Global Business Services, Harman International India, Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Hitachi Energy Technology Services, Jindal Steel, UPS India Technology Centre, Tata Steel Business Delivery Centre, Alcon Global Services, ABB Business Services, Astellas Pharma, Fourth Square, PAR Technology, British Council
“The 14th Annual GCC Conclave underlines India’s standing as the GCC Capital of the World, with Hyderabad as a leading hub. GCCs now serve as centers for innovation, analytics, product development, and emerging technologies. The synergy between Government, Academia, Industry Forums, Social Organizations, and Corporates will shape the next stage of GCC growth in India,” remarked Rakesh Sinha (Founder & CEO, SSF Global and Quintes Global).
SSF Global extends heartfelt thanks to partners and sponsors for their contributions to the conclave’s success: Quintes Global (Knowledge Partner); Hexaware Technologies (Principal Sponsor); Industry Partners AICC, QEF, USISPF; Corporate Sponsors HCCB, Adani GCC, Britannia; Transformation Partner IBM Consulting; Associate Sponsors Infosys BPM, Standard Chartered Bank; Everest Group (Research Partner); Hans India (Media Partner); Academic Partners Vedica Scholars, Osmania University, and SIIET; and Technology Partner Muniwar Technologies.
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