People Matters GCC Talent Summit 2025
The Talent Code: Maximising Growth for GCCs




27th May 2025
8:00 AM onwards
The Leela Hyderabad




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ABOUT THE SUMMIT

As Global Capability Centres (GCCs) evolve into strategic powerhouses driving global innovation, talent remains their most critical asset. Their success heavily relies on skilled professionals, and with the industry expected to boom in the coming years, India is set to become a major hub for GCC talent. This growth will significantly boost India's economy and IT sector.

At The Talent Code, participants will gain a comprehensive view and actionable insights into critical areas such as:

  • Talent acquisition and retention
  • Rewards and recognition
  • Skill development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cultural integration

The GCC Talent Summit 2025 aims to bring together industry leaders, HR professionals, technology experts, and policymakers to address these challenges and explore strategies for sustainable growth. The event will also provide opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing, fostering partnerships that can drive transformation across the GCC ecosystem.

Who Should Attend
  • CHROs & HR Directors
  • VPs & Heads of Talent & Culture
  • Chief Digital Officers
  • Chief Technology Officers
  • Chief People Officers
  • Workforce Transformation Leaders
  • Heads of Employee Experience & Well-being
  • Global Mobility & Compensation Leaders
  • Heads of Learning & Development
  • HR Business Partners
  • GCC Head
  • IT Head
  • GBS / Site Head of GCC
Who Should Attend
  • CHROs & HR Directors
  • VPs & Heads of Talent & Culture
  • Chief Digital Officers
  • Chief Technology Officers
  • Chief People Officers
  • Workforce Transformation Leaders
  • Heads of Employee Experience & Well-being
  • Global Mobility & Compensation Leaders
  • Heads of Learning & Development
  • HR Business Partners
  • GCC Head
  • IT Head
  • GBS / Site Head of GCC

Why You Should Attend

Actionable insights for GCC leaders on talent management and business strategy alignment amidst changing socio-economic, geopolitical, and technological landscape.

A shared roadmap for advancing GCCs in India as global hubs of innovation and leadership.

Strengthened networks among talent and business leaders for collaboration on regional and global challenges.

Inspiration and strategies for you to drive organisational growth and enhance employee experience.

Technology exhibition by GCC-centric service partners that are aligned with and can accelerate GCC’s strategic growth in your organisation.



120+

Attendees

10+

Partners

15+

Speakers

7+

Learning Hours




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Agenda

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Registration & Networking


9:10 AM to 9:30 AM

Welcome To People Matters GCC Talent Summit

Kickstarting the conference. Secure your seat early to avoid missing out on this opportunity to level up your conference experience.

Pallavi Verma

Pallavi Verma

Senior Editor,
People Matters

9:30 AM to 9:50 AM

Outlook of GCCs in India 2025

A deep dive into the growth, transformation, and future trends shaping India’s booming GCC ecosystem. Explore key drivers, evolving models, and emerging opportunities for 2025 and beyond.

Pushkaraj Bidwai

CEO,
People Matters

9:50 AM to 10:20 AM

Expert Outlook: GCCs at an Inflection Point: Telangana's embrace of GCCs

Sri Jayesh Ranjan IAS

Jayesh Ranjan IAS

Special Chief Secretary, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) for Special Projects (SPEED), Industries & Investment (I&I) Cell

10:20 AM to 10:40 AM

Smart, Swift, Scalable: Crafting an AI-First Hiring Strategy for GCC Growth

Learn to build an AI-powered hiring engine designed for the unique demands of GCCs. Ankit Aggarwal will share strategies for attracting top talent swiftly and at scale, ensuring your GCC is poised for exponential growth.

Sri Jayesh Ranjan IAS

Ankit Aggarwal

CEO & Founder, Unstop

10:40 AM to 11:10 AM

Riding the AI Wave: How GCCs Can Turn Headwinds into Growth

AI will eliminate some jobs but create entirely new functions for GCCs—if you act now. The question is: will you harness AI’s potential or be left behind? Learn how to turn workforce disruption into a competitive advantage.

Jaspreet Bindra

Founder: AI&Beyond and Tech Whisperer Ltd

11:10 AM to 11:40 AM

Community Connect: Brewing Conversation Over Tea/Coffee

11:40 AM to 12:10 PM

CXO Perspective: The GCC Transformation: From Cost Centers to Innovation Hubs

Explore how GCCs are redefining their role as strategic partners, driving innovation, operational excellence, and global business impact.

Brinda Batavia,

India Talent Leader,
RSM

Gunjandeep Kaur,

Director HR,
Model N

Devashish Sharma

CEO,
Taggd

12:10 PM to 12:30 PM

Skilling for Scale and Strategy: What Every GCC in India Needs to Prioritize Now

India’s GCC ecosystem is scaling rapidly — but scale without strategy is a missed opportunity. With over 1,500 Global Capability Centers and a projected workforce of 4.5 million by 2030, the challenge isn’t just talent acquisition — it’s future-ready capability development. The urgency of sustaining this growth by addressing critical skill gaps is the need of the hour.

Ajay Gupta

Founder, Skills Cafe

12:30 PM to 12:50 PM

Expert Outlook: The New GCC Playbook: Building a Talent-Driven Future in India

This session will equip CHROs, GCC Heads, and Tech Leaders with actionable insights to navigate transformation—leveraging data, technology, and a strong employer brand to attract, retain, and develop top talent.

Santosh D'Souza

Director,
LinkedIn India

12:50 PM to 2:00 PM

Refuel & Refresh - Lunch of the Champions

2:00 PM to 2:45 PM

HR Outlook: Driving Change: Leadership and Mindset Shifts in GCCs

Join CHROs as they discuss the crucial role of leadership in navigating change within GCCs. This panel will explore essential mindset shifts for promoting agility, resilience, and strategic alignment, particularly in the context of digital transformation.

Nousheen Khan

Global Director
Talent Management, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Samatha Prasad

Vice President – HR India
Broadridge Financial Solutions

2:45 PM to 3:05 PM

EX in 2025: Designing Personalised Employee Journeys with Science & AI

Learn how leaders like Kameshwari Rao, Global CPO, Publicis Sapient and Tanmay Jain, CEO, inFeedo combat disengagement and HR burnout by designing personalized employee journeys driven by AI and real-time insights. Move beyond outdated practices to build trust and truly understand pivotal moments in the employee lifecycle.

Tanmaya Jain

CEO
InFeedo

Kameshwari Rao

Kameshwari Rao

Global Chief People Officer
Publicis Sapient

Pallavi Verma

Pallavi Verma

Senior Editor,
People Matters

3:05 PM to 3:25 PM

Future-Ready by Design: AstraZeneca India's HR Playbook for Talent-Led Growth in GCCs

Discover how AstraZeneca India's HR leadership cultivates a future-ready talent ecosystem, driving innovation and business impact. Learn actionable strategies for attracting specialised skills, fostering a high-performance culture and elevating HR's strategic role within your GCC.

Anuradha Kumar

Head HR, Global Innovation and Technology Centre Chennai, AstraZeneca

3:25 PM to 4:00 PM

The India Growth Story: How Global Capability Centers are Powering New Market Opportunities

Explore how Global Capability Centers in India are evolving beyond cost efficiency to become strategic engines for unlocking new market opportunities and driving significant growth for global organizations within the dynamic Indian landscape. This session will delve into the strategies, talent considerations, and innovative approaches that enable GCCs to tap into India's vast potential.

Prabhul R

Director-ELL-India, Pearson

Siva Prakash

Head, GoodYear Global Technology Center India

KT Nambi

Vice President and Head of Operations, India Business Unit, Capgemini

Pallavi Verma

Senior Editor, People Matters

4:00 PM to 4:10 PM

From Insight to Impact: Your HR Journey Forward


Pallavi Verma

Pallavi Verma

Senior Editor,
People Matters

Speaker

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Sri Jayesh Ranjan IAS

Jayesh Ranjan
IAS

Special Chief Secretary, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) for Special Projects (SPEED),
Industries & Investment (I&I) Cell

Jaspreet Bindra

Jaspreet
Bindra

Founder
AI&Beyond and Tech Whisperer Ltd

Kameshwari

Kameshwari
Rao

Global Chief People Officer
Publicis Sapient

SIVA

Siva
Prakash

Head, GoodYear
Global Technology Center India

Nambi

KT Nambi

Vice President and
Head of Operations, India Business Unit,
Capgemini

Brinda Batavia

Brinda
Batavia

India Talent Leader
RSM

Anuradha Kumar

Anuradha
Kumar

Head HR, Global Innovation and Technology Centre Chennai,
AstraZeneca

Samatha

Samatha
Prasad

Vice President – HR India
Broadridge Financial Solutions

Nousheen Khan

Nousheen
Khan

Global Director – Talent Management
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Gunjandeep Kaur

Gunjandeep
Kaur

Director HR
Model N

Ankit Aggarwal

Ankit
Aggarwal

Founder & CEO
Unstop

Santosh Dsouza

Santosh
D'souza

Director
LinkedIn India

Devashish Sharma

Devashish
Sharma

CEO
Taggd

Tanmaya Jain

Tanmaya
Jain

CEO
inFeedo

Pushkaraj Bidwai

Pushkaraj
Bidwai

CEO
People Matters

Pallavi Verma

Pallavi
Verma

Senior Editor
People Matters

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