{"id":39073,"date":"2025-05-23T14:58:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newstrackbhopal.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/23\/gcc-leadership-conclave-2025-concludes-in-bengaluru-celebrating-excellence-in-global-capability-centers\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:58:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:28:12","slug":"gcc-leadership-conclave-2025-concludes-in-bengaluru-celebrating-excellence-in-global-capability-centers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newstrackbhopal.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/23\/gcc-leadership-conclave-2025-concludes-in-bengaluru-celebrating-excellence-in-global-capability-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"GCC Leadership Conclave 2025 Concludes in Bengaluru, Celebrating Excellence in Global Capability Centers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 21:<\/strong> The Leadership Federation proudly hosted the <strong>GCC Leadership Conclave 2025<\/strong>, one of India\u2019s 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\u2019s tech capital, Bengaluru, the conclave spotlighted the transformational role of GCCs in shaping global enterprise operations.<\/p>\n<p>The event was graced by <strong>IAS Shri Daljeet Kumar<\/strong>, <strong>Deputy Secretary to Government, Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&amp;T, Government of Karnataka<\/strong>, who delivered a powerful inaugural address. His insights emphasized Karnataka\u2019s pivotal role in advancing digital innovation and global service delivery, setting the tone for a day of visionary dialogue and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Stellar Lineup of Industry Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conclave featured an extraordinary panel of speakers representing global enterprises, technology leaders, and innovation champions. Speakers included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Robin Joffe<\/strong>, Partner &amp; Managing Director, Frost &amp; Sullivan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suryanarayanan Sankaran,<\/strong> Managing Partner &amp; Director, Weaver and Tidwell India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jinya Suzuki,<\/strong> CEO, MUFG Global Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunny Shah, <\/strong>Senior Vice President, Collabera<\/li>\n<li><strong>Atul Thombre,<\/strong> CEO &amp; Founder, iSynergy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravindra Talwai,<\/strong> CEO &amp; Principal Consultant, Gradient M IT Consulting and Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rajesh Puneyani,<\/strong> Vice President &amp; GCC site leader, Kenvue GCC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aparna Rao<\/strong>, VP &amp; MD\/Site Lead CBS India, Cencora<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snigdha Ray,<\/strong> VP, Banking &amp; Payment and India R&amp;D Hub Lead, Diebold Nixdorf<\/li>\n<li><strong>Srinivas Sampath<\/strong>, VP R&amp;D and Site Leader, Upland India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manjunath Lakshiminarayanan<\/strong>, VP &amp; COE Lead, Vonage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vaishnavi K<\/strong>udige, Senior Vice President | APAC Head of Transformation &amp; Innovation BU, Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deepak Vijayaragavan<\/strong>, Senior Vice President \u2013 Digital Technologies, Datamatics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gauraav Thakar<\/strong>, SVP &amp; Global Head, QualityKiosk Technologies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sainath Sreenivasan<\/strong>, Vice President \u2013 People &amp; Culture, Kovaion Consulting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pawan Sachdeva<\/strong>, Managing Director \u2013 Digital and Health Services, Carelon<\/li>\n<li><strong> Milind Limaye<\/strong>, Partner, Kirtane &amp; Pandit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joyce Rodriguez<\/strong>, Head \u2013 Digital Cybersecurity, Airbus India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subba Gonella<\/strong>, Global Head \u2013 Human Resources, Rakuten Symphony<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tilak Banerjee<\/strong>, Head \u2013 Innovation Capability Centre, Takeda India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soumya Datta<\/strong>, Director \u2013 Infrastructure &amp; Cloud, LSEG<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chandan NS<\/strong>, Sr. Director &amp; Site Head (R&amp;D, Metrology &amp; Inspection), Applied Materials India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nitya Vashishtha<\/strong>, Director \u2013 Technology Consulting, Weaver &amp; Tidwell India LLP<\/li>\n<li><strong> Akhilesh Joshi<\/strong>, Director, Kirtane &amp; Pandit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ratnesh Kumar Jha<\/strong>, General Manager \u2013 TOEIC, ETS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anusha Venkatsubramanian<\/strong>, Head-Finance, Weaver and Tidwell India LLP<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lokesh Natoo<\/strong>, India Head, Altus Group<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pushkar Saran<\/strong>, Executive Director, SE Asia and South Asia, ETS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raj Mohan Natarajan<\/strong>, Executive Director, EY<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shreyans Vasa<\/strong>, Country Manager SAARC Region, Suprema Inc<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rohit Kaila<\/strong>, Head of Technology and Site Leader, Wayfair India TDC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abhishek Krishna<\/strong>, Founder and CEO, MOM Digital<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vyom Bhardwaj<\/strong>, Founder, Muoro<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pooja Dubey<\/strong>, Chief Learning Officer, Talmond Consulting Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anuj Sharma<\/strong>, COO, India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Utkarsh Sawant<\/strong>, Global Head of Cyber Strategy, Diageo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nitesh Ambuj<\/strong>, Head of Chapter Node \u2013 AI &amp; Intelligent Automation, Ericsson<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bhargav Reddy Avula<\/strong>, Regional Head of Solution Engineering, Freshworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recognizing the Best of the Best: GCC Leadership Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A major highlight of the conclave was the prestigious <strong>GCC Leadership Awards<\/strong>, celebrating excellence in global delivery, innovation, and enterprise impact. <strong>Over 65 awards were presented<\/strong> across multiple competitive categories, recognizing both individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and transformative performance within the GCC ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>List of some of the Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ACT Enterprise<\/strong> \u2013 Operational Excellence and Quality<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aparna Rao<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Distribution<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arbour Investments<\/strong> \u2013 India\u2019s Most Promising Emerging Real Estate Investment &amp; Fund Manager 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collabera India<\/strong> \u2013 Company of the Year \u2013 Talent Solutions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chandan NS<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Site Leadership &amp; Technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>CodersBrain Technology<\/strong> \u2013 Startup Ecosystem Champion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cyberzale<\/strong> \u2013 Best Emerging Cybersecurity Partner \u2013 GCC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dheepan Ramalingam<\/strong> \u2013 Most Inspiring Leader<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecosmob Technologies<\/strong> \u2013 Excellence in Telecom Solutions Award<\/li>\n<li><strong>EisnerAmper India<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Sector Impact Award<\/li>\n<li><strong>ENTRADO By Dhingra Group<\/strong> \u2013 Operational Excellence and Quality<\/li>\n<li><strong>Girish Kousgi<\/strong> \u2013 Inspirational Leader of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collabera India<\/strong> \u2013 Best Talent Platform of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Himanshi Sharma<\/strong> \u2013 Best Client Relationship Management<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigen Technologies LLP<\/strong> \u2013 Innovation in Mutual Fund Technology Solutions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jinya Suzuki<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Financial Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joyce Rodriguez<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Digital Cybersecurity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kevin Morrison Dmello<\/strong> \u2013 Best Young Leader<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kirtane &amp; Pandit Consulting<\/strong> \u2013 Excellence in Knowledge Management &amp; Collaboration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kovaion Consulting<\/strong> \u2013 Innovation in Technology &amp; Digital Transformation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kunal Sodhani<\/strong> \u2013 Local Forex Market Ambassador<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lokesh Natoo<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Corporate Leadership<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manjunath Lakshminarayanan<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Innovation &amp; Technology Leadership<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nitesh Ambuj<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in AI &amp; Intelligent Automation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nukleus Coworking and Managed Office Solutions<\/strong> \u2013 Partnership Driven Client Excellence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pawan Sachdeva<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Digital &amp; Health Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>PNB Housing Finance<\/strong> \u2013 Best Customer Service Provider of The Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prasanna Krishnan<\/strong> \u2013 Excellence in Operational Leadership<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prosperity Peak Advisor<\/strong> \u2013 Best Professional Services Firm of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pushpamitra Das<\/strong> \u2013 Real Estate Most Enterprising CEO of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rajesh Puneyani<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in\u00a0Consumer Health and Wellness<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rohit Kaila<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Technology &amp; Site Leadership<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snigdha Ray<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Payments &amp; FinTech<\/li>\n<li><strong>Srinivas Sampath<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in R&amp;D &amp; Site Leadership<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subbu Gonella<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in HR<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunny Gupta<\/strong> \u2013 Leadership in Peer Mentoring Programs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talmond Consulting Services LLC<\/strong> \u2013 Best Custom Learning &amp; Development Program<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tilak Banerjee<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology<\/li>\n<li><strong>Utkarsh Sawant<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Cybersecurity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vaishnavi Kudige<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year in Transformation &amp; Innovation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vikas Srivastava<\/strong> \u2013 Outstanding Business Leader of The Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vishal Handa (A-Lign)<\/strong> \u2013 Best Practice in Risk Management &amp; Compliance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weaver &amp; Tidwell India LLP<\/strong> \u2013 Best New GCC Initiative<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yogesh Bajpai<\/strong> \u2013 Inspirational Leader of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Jury Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The winners were selected through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation led by an esteemed jury comprising global experts and senior professionals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bhashwanth Kadapagunta<\/strong>, Specialist Leader (Senior Manager), Deloitte AI &amp; Engineering<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sanjay Jain<\/strong>, Machine Learning Engineer, Atlanta Journal Constitution<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anu Shivaraj<\/strong>, Lead Data Scientist, E. &amp; J. Gallo Winery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shreerang Tarte<\/strong>, Head HR and Strategy, JSM Consulting Inc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Their expert assessment and cross-industry insights ensured a high level of transparency, merit, and credibility throughout the judging process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrating Our Esteemed Sponsors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s GCC ecosystem.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Platinum Sponsor<\/strong>: <em>Collabera India<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gold Sponsor<\/strong>: <em>Kirtane &amp; Pandit Consulting<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium Sponsor:<\/strong> <em>Weaver and Tidwell India LLP<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Silver Sponsor: <\/strong><em>Freshworks<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bronze Sponsors:<\/strong> <em>Kovaion Consulting and ACT Enterprise<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Their contributions were instrumental in enhancing the scale, visibility, and collaborative success of this premier industry event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An Unparalleled Platform for Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With over <strong>300+ CXOs, industry experts, and delegates<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Next Edition: GCC Leadership Conclave \u2013 30th July 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the overwhelming success of the May edition, <strong>The Leadership Federation is excited to announce the 2nd Edition of the GCC Leadership Conclave<\/strong>, scheduled for <strong>30th July 2025 in Hyderabad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Organizations and professionals looking to participate, nominate, or partner in the upcoming edition are encouraged to connect with us via:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc.theleadershipfederation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/gcc.theleadershipfederation.com<\/a><br \/>\n\ud83d\udce7 <strong>Email<\/strong>: register@theleadershipfederation.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Leadership Federation<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 21: The Leadership Federation proudly hosted the GCC Leadership Conclave 2025, one of India\u2019s largest and most impactful gatherings of thought leaders, industry visionaries, and strategic executives from the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem. 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