Global enterprises are undergoing a profound transformation. What were once cost-driven offshore support units have evolved into strategic engines of innovation, digital transformation, and enterprise decision-making. At the heart of this shift are Global Capability Centres (GCCs) rapidly emerging as the command hubs that power modern multinational operations.
India stands at the forefront of this evolution. Today, the country hosts over 1,600 GCCs employing nearly two million professionals, with the ecosystem projected to grow into a USD 110 billion+ industry by the end of the decade. These centres are no longer defined by operational efficiency alone; they now lead global mandates across artificial intelligence, product engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, and advanced analytics.
Yet, as GCCs assume increasingly strategic roles, enterprises face a new leadership imperative. The next phase of the GCC journey will be defined not just by scale, but by enterprise ownership, global mandate leadership, and innovation-led value creation. Organizations must now rethink how they build global talent, scale AI-driven platforms, manage geopolitical risk, and drive resilient digital operations.
Recognizing this transformation, Team Marksmen Network will host the Global Capability Centres Summit & Awards 2026 in Hyderabad, convening one of India’s most influential gatherings of GCC leaders, policymakers, and enterprise decision-makers.
Anchored around the theme “From Centres to Command: GCCs Powering the Intelligent Enterprise,” the summit will bring together 100+ senior leaders and industry stakeholders to explore how capability centres are evolving into strategic command hubs shaping enterprise transformation.
The platform will feature conversations with prominent industry leaders including Chiranjoy Chowdhuri – Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories; Valli Bollavaram – Swiss Re; Vijay Morampudi – Marsh; Dr. Srinivas Telukunta – PepsiCo; Mario David – JPMorgan Chase India; Sitesh Chandra Mohanty – Wells Fargo; Dr. B. Aparna Reddy – dsm-firmenich; Ravish Saily – Syngenta Global Capability Centre Private Limited; Deepak Sachdeva – Apex Group; and Avinash Samrit – Clean Harbors.
Additional speakers include Saurabh Kumar – GE Appliances; Prashant Vijay – L’Oréal; Swaminathan Babu – Reckitt; Sunil Mathur – Ramboll India; Tilak Banerjee – Takeda; Vidhan Kedia – AbbVie; Makarand Kulkarni – Opella; Kuldeep Chilukuri – HSBC; Sunu Mathew – LEAP India Ltd.; Pankaj Jain – Black Gold Recycling; Shambhavi Srivastava – Black Gold Recycling; Radhika Chennakeshavula – Silicon Labs; Anil Arora; and Naresh Gupta – MoatRx Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Speaking on the initiative, Rishi Kapoor, CEO, Team Marksmen Network, said:
“Global Capability Centres are no longer the back offices of multinational corporations. They are becoming the strategic command centres where enterprise innovation, AI-led transformation, and global decision-making converge. This platform celebrates organisations and leaders who are redefining the GCC narrative from operational excellence to enterprise-wide influence.”
The Global Capability Centres Summit & Awards 2026 will also recognise organisations and leaders that are redefining enterprise impact from India. The awards will celebrate excellence across strategic leadership, AI-led digital transformation, innovation and IP creation, talent and leadership development, operational excellence at scale, ESG and responsible growth, and global enterprise influence.
As global enterprises look toward the next decade of transformation, organisations that can convert capability into command will shape the future of business. The Global Capability Centres Summit & Awards 2026 will spotlight the leaders, ideas, and innovations defining the next chapter of the global GCC ecosystem.
