{"id":54940,"date":"2025-09-08T13:59:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T08:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/08\/gcc-leadership-conclave-2025-celebrating-innovation-leadership-and-global-excellence\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T13:59:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T08:29:27","slug":"gcc-leadership-conclave-2025-celebrating-innovation-leadership-and-global-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/08\/gcc-leadership-conclave-2025-celebrating-innovation-leadership-and-global-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"GCC Leadership Conclave 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Leadership, and Global Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], September 8:<\/strong> On <strong>3rd September 2025<\/strong>, The Leadership Federation proudly hosted the <strong>3rd Edition of the GCC Leadership Conclave 2025<\/strong>, a landmark event that brought together the brightest minds and most influential leaders of the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem. Staged in the heart of India\u2019s Silicon Valley \u2014 Bengaluru \u2014 the conclave reaffirmed the city\u2019s standing as the hub of global enterprise innovation, talent transformation, and technology leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, the GCC Leadership Conclave has emerged as one of India\u2019s most prestigious platforms for dialogue and recognition, creating a confluence of <strong>CXOs, strategists, technology leaders, and innovation champions<\/strong>. The September 3rd edition further strengthened this legacy by showcasing how GCCs are moving beyond support functions to become <strong>strategic enablers of global transformation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keynote Address: Setting the Stage for Enterprise Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conclave commenced with a compelling keynote by <strong>Dr. Rajesh Puneyani, Vice President &amp; GCC Site Leader, Kenvue GCC<\/strong>. His address highlighted how GCCs are redefining themselves as <strong>value creators rather than cost centers<\/strong>, driving digital innovation, strengthening global operations, and enabling enterprise resilience in an unpredictable business environment. Dr. Puneyani\u2019s thought-provoking perspectives laid the foundation for a day of <strong>visionary dialogue, strategic insights, and collaborative action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Power-Packed Lineup of Industry Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event showcased an exceptional roster of more than <strong>30 industry stalwarts<\/strong>, each contributing unique perspectives on how GCCs are shaping the future of global business. Speakers represented diverse sectors including technology, healthcare, BFSI, manufacturing, and consulting.<\/p>\n<p>Prominent voices included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amit Talwar, <\/strong>Country Director &amp; India Leader, AGCO Corporation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rahul Ghosh, <\/strong>Sr. Engineering Leader, Delta Air Lines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rakesh Jain, <\/strong>VP Engineering &amp; GCC Site Leader, Wabtec Corporation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunny Shah, <\/strong>Senior Vice President, Collabera<\/li>\n<li><strong>Girish Gadamsetty, <\/strong>Director \u2013 Business Operations, Adobe<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saurabh Saxena, <\/strong>Intuit India Site Leader &amp; SVP (GTM) Technology, Intuit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prashanth Doreswamy, <\/strong>President &amp; CEO, Continental India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nagaraj Bhat, <\/strong>VP &amp; Managing Director, Cardinal Health International India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kaustubh Deshpande, <\/strong>MD &amp; India Head, SAP Fioneer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yatish Shivaprasad, <\/strong>MD &amp; Head of Corporate Functions Technologies, Societe Generale GSC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priyanka Mehrotra, Director \u2013 <\/strong>Program Management, Giant Eagle GCC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mohit Dhingra, <\/strong>Managing Director, Bristol Myers Squibb<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mansee Singhal, <\/strong>Partner, Mercer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sirish Korada, <\/strong>MD &amp; CEO, BINDZ Consulting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ramaswamy Narayanan, <\/strong>CEO, Bridgepath Innovation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Srinivas Mendu, <\/strong>CEO, FundsIndia Private Wealth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avinash Tiwari, <\/strong>Co-Founder, pCloudy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rohit Sawhney, <\/strong>CEO, Elior India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thyagu Valliappa, <\/strong>Vice Chairman, Sona Star Innovations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prakriti Jaiswal, <\/strong>Partner, JSA Advocates &amp; Solicitors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deepesh Bhagwanani, <\/strong>Associate Vice President \u2013 Delivery &amp; Operations, Cognixia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maninder Singh Hira, <\/strong>COO, BINDZ Consulting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kiran Kumar Shetty, <\/strong>Executive Director, Bendigo Bank<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Rama Moondra, <\/strong>Dean and Head, Adani Institute<\/li>\n<li><strong>Akshay Deo, <\/strong>Co-Founder &amp; CTO, Maxim AI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arul Dev, <\/strong>Founder &amp; CEO, People First Consultants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These leaders addressed <strong>critical themes<\/strong> such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AI and Intelligent Automation<\/strong> as drivers of efficiency in global delivery models<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cybersecurity resilience<\/strong> in an era of heightened digital threats<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talent transformation<\/strong> to build future-ready workforces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital-first operating models<\/strong> for GCCs to lead enterprise reinvention<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability and ESG integration<\/strong> into global capability frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The diversity of insights positioned the conclave as a <strong>melting pot of transformative ideas and actionable strategies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrating Excellence: GCC Leadership Awards 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most anticipated moments of the conclave was the <strong>GCC Leadership Awards<\/strong>, where more than <strong>65 prestigious recognitions<\/strong> were conferred upon outstanding leaders and organizations. These awards celebrated <strong>excellence in innovation, digital transformation, organizational leadership, and industry impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Select winners included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amit Talwar<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Global Operations &amp; Agri-Tech Leadership<\/li>\n<li><strong>Girish Gadamsetty<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Business Operations &amp; Organizational Excellence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kaustubh Deshpande<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Digital Transformation &amp; BFSI Innovation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mohit Dhingra<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Pharma R&amp;D &amp; Innovation Excellence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nagaraj Bhat<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Healthcare &amp; Life Sciences Global Impact<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prashanth Doreswamy<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Mobility &amp; Automotive Innovation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rahul Ghosh<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Engineering Excellence &amp; Innovation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rakesh Jain<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Industrial Technology &amp; GCC Site Leadership<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saurabh Saxena<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Strategic Product Innovation &amp; GCCs Impact<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yatish Shivaprasad<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Leader of the Year \u2013 Global Technology &amp; Enterprise Functions Leadership<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cognixia<\/strong> \u2013 ED-TECH Company of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>PNB Housing Finance<\/strong> \u2013 Operational Excellence in Loan Disbursement<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rahul Anand<\/strong> \u2013 Cyber Resilience Leader of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vijay Morampudi<\/strong> \u2013 Global AI Leadership Excellence in GCCs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maninder Singh Hira<\/strong> \u2013 Entrepreneurial Excellence &amp; GCC Growth Award<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravi Shankar<\/strong> \u2013 Outstanding Technical Leadership in AI &amp; ML<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sonu Gupta<\/strong> \u2013 Strategic People Leader Award<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inbidz<\/strong> \u2013 Outstanding Social Impact through Business<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pratiti Technologies<\/strong> \u2013 Technology Craftsmanship Excellence for GCCs in India<\/li>\n<li><strong>ARCHER Transnational Systems<\/strong> \u2013 GCC Talent Excellence in Specialized Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>PNB Housing Finance<\/strong> \u2013 Top Employer in Financial Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These recognitions underscored the conclave\u2019s commitment to <strong>celebrating leadership excellence across industries and functions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jury Excellence and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The award winners were determined through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation by an <strong>eminent jury panel<\/strong> consisting of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Abhishek Rahule, Software Engineering Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Narinder Verma, Senior Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Navdeep Singh, Business Engineer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Their expertise ensured the <strong>credibility, fairness, and global relevance<\/strong> of the awards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Partnerships &amp; Sponsors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conclave was supported by industry partners whose collaboration elevated the event\u2019s scale and visibility:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gold Sponsor:<\/strong> Cognixia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silver Sponsor:<\/strong> pCloudy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bronze Sponsor:<\/strong> BINDZ Consulting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gourmet Partner:<\/strong> Elior India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Their contributions were instrumental in fostering an environment of <strong>thought leadership, collaboration, and community-building<\/strong> within India\u2019s GCC ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Platform for Networking and Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With participation from over <strong>300 CXOs, senior leaders, and domain experts<\/strong>, the conclave provided an <strong>unparalleled platform for networking<\/strong>, enabling knowledge exchange and the formation of strategic alliances. Delegates hailed from industries spanning <strong>technology, BFSI, consulting, healthcare, manufacturing, and education<\/strong>, reinforcing the conclave\u2019s cross-sectoral impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the overwhelming success of the September edition, The Leadership Federation is delighted to announce the <strong>4th Edition of the GCC Leadership Conclave<\/strong>, scheduled for <strong>November 2025 in Hyderabad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Organizations and professionals interested in <strong>participating, nominating, or partnering<\/strong> are invited to connect with The Leadership Federation via:<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc.theleadershipfederation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/gcc.theleadershipfederation.com<\/a><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:register@theleadershipfederation.com\">register@theleadershipfederation.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About The Leadership Federation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Leadership Federation is a premier platform for <strong>celebrating innovation, recognizing excellence, and shaping leadership narratives<\/strong> across industries. With a proven track record of hosting high-impact summits and award programs, it continues to <strong>empower leaders and drive conversations<\/strong> around innovation, sustainability, and global growth.<\/p>\n<p>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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