The voices shaping GCC E².

AMIT KUMAR AGARWAL

Partner & Practice Leader Accounting Advisory & Actuarial Servies

BDO

AmitisaPartnerandPracticeLeaderforAccountingAdvisory&ActuarialServicesforthefirm HeoperatesoutoftheHyderabadOfficeandbringsover20yearsofexperienceinassuranceandaccountingadvisoryengagements PriortojoiningBDOIndia,heworkedwithlargeaccountingfirmsandhasextensiveexperienceadvisingclientsonIPOroadmaps,includingIPOpreparedness,projectmanagementsupporttoenablemanagementdecisions,coordinationwithmultiplestakeholders,andpreparationofrestatedfinancialstatements Amithassuccessfullyledlargeaccountingadvisoryprojectsacrossdiverseindustries,involvingreportingunderInternationalFinancialReportingStandards(IFRS)andUnitedStatesGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPrinciples(USGAAP) Hebringsdeepexperienceinfinancialreportingforsubsidiariesofglobalmultinationalcorporations,includingpreparationoffinancialstatementsalignedtoIFRS/USGAAPframeworksandcompliancereportingunderlocalGAAP Hespecialisesinaddressingcomplexaccountingmatterssuchashedgeaccounting,debtvs.equityclassification,derecognitionoffinancialinstruments,revenuerecognition,leases,businesscombinations,share-basedpayments,andimpairmentoffinancialassets HisexpertisespansStandardsonAuditing(Indian&International),QualityStandards,AuditMethodology,AccountingStandards(International–IFRS,USGAAP;Indian–IndAS&IGAAP),CorporateLaw,andotherregulatoryframeworks

Babu Swaminathan

Seasoned GCC Leader, Leading GCC, Hyderabad

Reckitt

With 30+ years of experience across technology, consulting, and Consumer Health & Hygiene, including leadership experience with IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and Reckitt, Babu brings a rich perspective on navigating careers, challenges, change, and growth.

Tanya Gupta

Partner

EY

Tax Partner with EY India with over 16 years of experience in advising Indian and Multinational Corporates on Tax and Regulatory considerations. As a seasoned tax professional, I have been crafting tailored tax strategies that align with the organization purpose and long-term business strategies, provide insights with the current industry trends enabling to navigate complex tax landscapes, optimize tax positions while ensuring compliance. I also have keen interest and expertise in Tax transformations.

Rajesh Dhuddu

Partner & Leader Emerging Tech

PWC

Rajesh Dhuddu is a distinguished technology leader, digital transformation strategist, and globally recognized thought leader. Over a career spanning more than two & half decades, his focus has been on identifying seismic technology shifts early, converting them into enterprise-scale opportunities, and helping global organizations unlock business value through innovation-led transformation. Currently, as a Partner at PwC India, Rajesh leads the Emerging Technologies practice, advising boards, CXOs, and regulators on navigating digital disruption, scaling AI architectures, and building secure digital ecosystems.

Deepak Kumar Jain

Founder

Accolet Advisors Private Limited

Practicing Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary and Law Graduate with over 25 years of experience. Assist top GCC's on all indirect tax matters.

Anil Sharma

Senior Director - CTO (AMESA & IB)

PepsiCo

Anil Sharma is an accomplished technology executive with more than 35 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, global IT infrastructure, cloud modernization and digital programs across the automobile, tyre, telecom, and food and beverage industries. In his current role as Senior Director and CTO at PepsiCo (AMESA Foods & International Beverage), he leads technology strategy and delivery across the AMESA Foods and International Beverages sectors, supporting operations across 45 countries. Anil is recognized for translating business priorities into scalable technology strategies and for delivering measurable improvements in resilience, productivity and operational efficiency. His experience spans cloud migration, cybersecurity, network and data-centre transformation, digital workplace, SAP platforms, managed services, SRE and AIOps. He has also established global capability centres and built high performing, multicultural teams. A recipient of multiple global technology and leadership awards, Anil brings a practical, business led perspective to discussions on technology transformation, operational excellence and the future of enterprise infrastructure.

Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi

Head Group Policy Services- Adani Enterprises

Adani Group- Global Capability Centre

Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi is a highly accomplished GBS and GCC leader with 30+ years of experience in building, scaling, and transforming global organizations. He has a proven track record of creating world-class capability centers, driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and enterprise value across Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, Analytics, and Enterprise Services. A strategic leader with a global mindset, he partners with CEOs and Boards to shape future-ready organizations. Professional identity: Global Business Services Leader | Board Advisor | Transformation Architect Recognized among India’s top leaders in GCC and GBS, he builds and transforms global enterprises that deliver measurable, sustainable, and scalable value.

Dr. Haraprasad Panda

Executive President & Director

Kapston Services Ltd

Dr. Haraprasad Panda, MRICS, is a distinguished Growth & Transformation Leader with over 30 years of experience across Human Capital Solutions, Tech-Enabled B2C Home Services Marketplace (0→1), Integrated Facilities Management, Security Services, IT Staffing, and e-Governance. He currently serves as Executive President of NSE-listed Kapston Services Limited and Director of Kapston Home Services and Kapston Security Services. A LinkedIn Top Voice, Independent Director certified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and recipient of an Honorary Doctorate in Workforce Development & Business Leadership, Dr. Panda actively contributes to industry bodies including RICS, GACS, FSAI, FICCI, CII, SHRM, IFMA, ASSOCHAM, and the Indian Staffing Federation. Known for building, scaling, and transforming businesses, Dr. Panda has played a pivotal role in driving profitable growth, digital transformation, operational excellence, and customer-centric innovation. Under his leadership, Kapston has achieved a CAGR of over 25%, supporting nearly 35,000 livelihoods across India. He is also leading the development of Kapston Home Services, a technology-enabled marketplace redefining how Indian households access home services. A sought-after speaker, mentor, and thought leader, he is passionate about ESG, DEI, workforce development, and the future of work, believing that true leadership is measured by the positive impact created for people, businesses, and society.

Amjad Khan Patan

Vice President & Centre Head

Bosch Global Software Technologies, Hyderabad

Amjad Khan Patan - Vice President and Centre Head at Bosch Global Software Technologies - Hyderabad, brings over 18 years of rich, global experience in engineering and leadership roles across Germany, India, and Vietnam. Currently serving as the Location Head of Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW), Hyderabad. He holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Hochschule Furtwangen, Germany, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Instrumentation from Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad.

Seshu Kumar Loka

Engineering Leader

Seismic

Strong technology and product leader with enterprise and start-up experience

Ashish Jha

Global Head

AlterDomus GCC

In my 19 years of exp I have built and scaled GCC’s and led digital strategy focusing on emerging technology to solve business problem for scalable growth and transformation

Deepak Kadadi S

Chief Operating Officer

Stixis Technologies Private Limited

A strategic business and operations leader with 18+ years of experience building, scaling, and transforming Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and high-performance organizations across global markets. I have led complex growth and transformation agendas spanning strategy, operations, organizational scaling, technology adoption, cost optimization, and global stakeholder management—translating business strategy into measurable execution and sustainable value creation. As a COO-level leader, I bring a strong enterprise perspective, combining commercial acumen, operational discipline, and people leadership to drive business growth, organizational resilience, and long-term competitive advantage.

Abhishek Chauhan

Country Head, India & Sr. Director, Engineering

Sonatype Inc.

Abhishek Chauhan is Senior Director, Engineering and India Site Leader at Sonatype, where he leads the company’s India Innovation Hub across product, engineering, data, platform, customer success and business operations. Over a 17+ year career spanning Sonatype, LendingTree, Wells Fargo and Deloitte, he has progressed from full-stack engineer to technology and GCC leader. At Sonatype, he has helped build and scale the India organization from inception to more than 125 professionals, establishing product ownership across Nexus Repository, Lifecycle, Firewall, Maven Central and AI-powered developer solutions. His expertise spans enterprise product engineering, AI-first transformation, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, software supply chain security and building high-performing global teams. Recognized as Humans of GCC Hyderabad’s 2026 “Site Head of the Year,” his vision is to position India’s technology centers as strategic innovation hubs that build globally owned products, responsible AI systems and secure software at scale.

Sanketh Ramkrishnamurthy

Global Head People Operations

AutoRABIT

Global Head – People Operations | AutoRABIT | Strategic Talent & Culture Leader | Employee Engagement | Motivational Speaker | Author: A Simple HR Story

Devi Prasad Dash

Chief Human Resources Officer

Apollo Health and Lifestyle and Apollo Health Axis

Mr. Devi Prasad Dash is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Apollo Health and Lifestyle and Apollo HealthAxis and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. He is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of rich and diverse experience in Human Resources across the IT, Retail, and Healthcare sectors in India and the UAE. A Chartered HR Professional, Devi Prasad holds prestigious global certifications including SHRM-SCP, ODCP, and CIPD. He has successfully led large and complex country-level HR functions, managing multicultural environments and highly specialized workforces, with prior leadership roles at organizations such as VPS Healthcare Group (UAE) and Unisys India. With more than a decade-long association with the Apollo Group, Devi Prasad has played a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening HR across multiple Apollo businesses. His journey includes leading HR for Apollo Pharmacy, Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Health & Lifestyle, and other strategic group entities, giving him a deep, end-to-end understanding of healthcare talent ecosystems at scale. He brings a strong track record in HR Business Partnering, Strategic Workforce Planning, HR Transformation, Change Management, Policy & Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Employee Relations. His leadership is known for balancing business agility with people-centricity, especially in environments marked by rapid growth, complexity, and transformation. Devi Prasad’s contributions to the HR profession have been widely recognized. His accolades include: TEDx Speaker Forbes India – Top 30 Talent Leaders (2024) and featured on Forbes India Magazine Economic Times – HR Leader of the Year (2024) Best Leader Award – Apollo Group (2024) Asia’s 100 Power Leaders in HR (2022) An active contributor to the HR community, he is closely associated with leading professional bodies such as SHRM, NHRDN, and ISTD, and is a regular speaker and thought leader on topics spanning talent strategy, leadership, change, and the future of work.

Madhusudan Rao B

Partner

Pedalstart

Partner , investor and a mentor to many start ups

Dr. M A Narasimha Murthy

Head - Global Software Quality

Infineon Technologies

Dr. M. A. Narasimha Murthy is a management practitioner, author, and BITS Pilani researcher with over 35 years of global leadership experience across the manufacturing and technology sectors. Author of Wings and Roots of Leadership, he specializes in organizational transformation, quality systems (Lean Six Sigma, ASPICE), and values-anchored execution frameworks. He serves as a National Panel Senior Assessor for the CII-Exim Bank Business Excellence Framework, bridging deep operational rigor with character-driven leadership coaching.

Sudipto Mandal

CHRO & Head - Human Resources

L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd.

Rahul Kulkarni

CHRO, South Asia

CTSI, South Asia

As a People & Culture thought leader, I am dedicated to shaping future ready workforce, fostering sustainable culture, and creating workplace where performance is always aligned with purpose. Because when we transform the way people experience work, we don’t just shape better organizations, we shape a better world.

Sameer Srivastav

Chief Operating Officer

Stratacom

Proven track record of positioning GCCs as strategic value hubs not merely execution centers; through robust governance frameworks, high-performance leadership pipelines, and AI-driven operational transformation. Deep P&L ownership, cross-cultural stakeholder mastery, and a consistent record of building mature, engaged organizations of scale. Known for architecting GCC operations and evolving established centers into future-ready capability anchors.