Dun & Bradstreet GCC Conclave Hyderabad | Empowering Global Growth

About the Event – ‘GCC Summit 2025’

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are revolutionizing global business by driving innovation, boosting efficiency, and unlocking new growth. From IT and R&D to analytics and customer support, GCCs centralize critical functions, delivering scale, flexibility, and cost savings.

India stands at the forefront, with over 1,600 GCCs – projected to hit 2,400 by 2025 – fueled by a vast talent pool and competitive costs. US companies lead the charge, making up 60% of India’s GCCs, contributing to a staggering $60 bn in expected revenue. With 1.66 mn+ professionals already employed, India’s GCC boom is powering the future of global enterprises.

With this context, Dun & Bradstreet is excited to unveil the grand summit of, ‘Dun & Bradstreet GCC Summit 2025’ on the theme ‘Harnessing India’s Capabilities for Global Growth’ on 12^th September 2025 at Le Meridien, Hyderabad, from 9 am onwards.

The summit will be attended by 150+ key representatives senior finance, legal, and HR heads, GCC heads, technology leaders, and industry experts from various organizations across India.

About the Report

An exclusive report analyzing key trends and industry game changers shaping the future of India’s GCC ecosystem, designed to help businesses prepare for future challenges and opportunities.

The report will feature:

Key insights on GCC ecosystem in India
Emerging Trends Shaping the Future
Opportunities for GCCs in India
Success Stories and Case Studies
Experts’ ‘Future Thoughts’
Listings of India’s Leading GCCs
Future Scenarios and Recommendations

The Dun & Bradstreet report will be circulated among senior leading corporates, Government ministries, among other leading corporates in India and abroad.

The report will be circulated through digital platforms, and it will also be made available for download on Dun & Bradstreet’s website.

Our Speakers

Jayesh Ranjan
IAS Special Chief Secretary Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) Special Projects (SPEED)
Investment & Industry (I&I) Cell

Avinash Samrit
Country Head – India & President – Global Capabilit
Clean Harbors

Dr. Dinesh Chandrasekar
Chief Strategy Officer & Country Head - India
Centific

Dinesh Nath
Strategy Head
Conquer Technologies

Unnikrishnan.K
Associate Vice President Sales & Marketing
Aparna Constructions

Anthil Anbazhagan
Managing Director
Entain India

Pyush Jain
GCC Head
Infosys

Ganpat Anchaliya
Site Head
Novartis (NOCC)

Swathy Ramanath
Partner
Khaitan & Co.

Simi Thapar
Chief Country Officer & Executive Director
CSI Renting India Private Limited

Samarendra Mohapatra
Head – Business Growth and Strategy
JLL

Alessandro Giuliani
Managing Director
SDA Bocconi Asia Center

Sandip Patnaik
Senior Managing Director
JLL

Agenda

Time

Details

09:00 – 09:30 am Registration

09:30 – 09:45 am Welcome Address by Evolving GCCs - The Shift from Traditional Models to Agile Powerhouses by Mr. Sudhir Solkampally, Senior Director, Dun & Bradstreet Technology & Corporate Services India LLP

Track 1: Innovation Hub

09:45 – 09:55 am Keynote Session: Beyond Boundaries: Indian GCCs as Global Innovation Leaders By GCC Head of a leading Indian GCC (Expertise – Innovation leadership, Global perspective, Cross-Functional knowledge)

09:55 – 10:05 am Sponsor Keynote Placeholder

10:05 – 10:50 am Panel Discussion: The Tech-Driven Engines of Reinvention

Role of GCCs in driving digital transformation
Harnessing GenAI and automation to boost efficiency in GCC operations
The value addition of cloud: GCC-as-a-service
Navigating the transformation of healthcare & life sciences through GCC innovations
How GCCs are unlocking the power of data and analytics in product engineering and design thinking?

Session Moderator: Mukesh Kumar Jain, Senior Director, Sales, Dun & Bradstreet India

Panelists:

Dr. Dinesh Chandrasekar, Chief Strategy Officer & Country Head - India, Centific
Mr. Avinash Samrit, Country Head – India & President – Global Capability, Clean Harbors
Mr. Dinesh Nath, Strategy Head, Conquer Technologies
Mr. Veer Damaraju, EVP & Site Head, DAZN India
Mr. Aashish Joshi, Associate Director, Digital Marketing Branding, Hi-Tech Digital Solutions

Track 2: Smart Workplace

10:50 – 11:05 am Keynote: Empowerment and Growth: Shaping the Future-ready Workforce in GCCs

Effective approaches to empower employees in GCC
Modernizing the job architecture to align with future roles
Cultivating future leaders through targeted talent development
The role of mentorship in nurturing talent within GCC environment

by Mr. Sandip Patnaik, Senior Managing Director, JLL

11:05 – 11:15 am Keynote on Emerging Workspace Trends (GCC) by Mr. Satish Kumar Sharma, President - Sales & Marketing, Featherlite

11:15 – 11:25 am Keynote:Building the Digital Backbone: Smart Infrastructure for Scalable GCCs

Evolution of cloud-native and edge infrastructure for GCC scalability
Embedding AI-readiness into infrastructure
Cyber-resilience and zero-trust architecture in hybrid environments
Sustainability and energy efficiency in smart infra design

11:25 – 11:40 pm Networking Break

Track 3: Risk Assessment

11:40 – 12:25 pm Panel Discussion: Strategic Risk Management in GCCs for Enhanced Resilience

Identifying and evaluating key risks specific to GCC operations
Implementing robust risk mitigation frameworks and best practices
Leveraging technology and data analytics for proactive risk assessment
Case studies on successful risk mitigation strategies in GCCs.

Session Moderator: Mr. Vipul Oberoi, Director - Learning & Economic Insights Group, Dun & Bradstreet India

Panel Composition:

Ms. Simi Thapar, Chief Country Officer & Executive Director, CSI Renting India Private Limited
Mr. Anthil Anbazhagan, Managing Director, Entain India
Ms. Swathy Ramanath, Partner, Khaitan & Co.
Mr. Anand Chandramouli, Head, GCC Solutions, LTI Mindtree

The Road Ahead

12:25 – 12:45 pm Fireside Session: The Next Chapter of GCCs in India

Redefining boundaries – The expansion to Tier-2 cities
The GCC Boom – Unlocking real estate’s golden opportunity
The growth in the GCC talent pool
Exploring the digital-first approach and comprehensive startup ecosystem

Moderator: Mr. Govind Joshi, VP and Chief Operating Officer, Dun & Bradstreet India

Mr. Samarendra Mohapatra, Head – Business Growth and Strategy, JLL
Mr. Ganpat Anchaliya, Site Head, Novartis (NOCC)

12:45 – 01:15 pm Panel DiscussionEmpowering the Next Wave of GCCs: Talent, Culture, and Governance

Develop inclusive leadership pipelines through targeted programs
Shift to skills-based workforce planning to build future-ready talent
Institutionalize mentorship to accelerate growth and retention
Align flexible policies with a culture of empowerment and diversity
Drive innovation and infrastructure to position GCCs as growth engines

Moderator: Mr. Vipul Oberoi, Director - Learning & Economic Insights Group, Dun & Bradstreet India

Mr. Ankit Jhingan, Director Global People Services, Micron Technology
Mr. Sairam Nair, Head GCC, Sandoz
Mr. Alessandro Giuliani, Managing Director, SDA Bocconi Asia Center
Mr. Kushal Agarwal, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Xoxoday

01:15 – 01:30 pm Keynote Session on Governments’ supportive role in driving the growth of GCCs by Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS Special Chief Secretary, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Special Projects (SPEED), Investment & Industry (I&I) Cell

01:30 – 01:45 pm Keynote Session by Government Representative

01:45 – 01:50 pm Report Launch

01:50 – 02:00 pm Felicitation of GCCs

02:00 pm onwards Networking Lunch