The inaugural BW People GCC Talent World 2025 Summit, organized in association with BW Businessworld, brought together India’s top HR and business leaders to discuss the evolving world of work, leadership, and talent transformation.
Held alongside the 6th Edition of BW People HR 40 Under 40 Awards and the HR Rising Stars Under 30 Awards, the summit highlighted how Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are redefining India’s position as a global hub for innovation and skill development.
Key Themes and Insights
The day-long forum focused on building agile, inclusive, and innovation-driven organizations for the digital-first economy. Discussions emphasized the shift of GCCs from cost efficiency to value creation, underlining India’s growing importance in the global capability landscape.
Leadership Perspectives
- Baiju Kuduvan, GRC Leader, Adani GCC, opened the summit with insights on how GCCs are transitioning from operational efficiency to innovation and value creation.
- Ramkumar Narayanan, Executive Vice-President and Head – India & Philippines, FIS, shared perspectives on workforce transformation and leadership for a future-ready talent ecosystem.
- John Dawber, Corporate Vice President & Managing Director, Novo Nordisk GBS India, delivered a master talk on global leadership, empathy, and innovation in the modern workplace.
Panel Discussions
Six engaging panels explored emerging HR priorities such as:
- Transformation and agility
- Leadership and wellbeing
- Compensation and rewards
- Diversity and inclusion
- Regional expansion of GCCs into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
Voices of Young HR Leaders
Moderated by Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, exchange4media, the session titled “Voices of Young HR Leaders” featured rising professionals from redBus (GO MMT Group), KPMG Global Services, DIAGEO, Salesforce, and others.
They discussed purpose-led leadership, agility, and employee experience, offering fresh perspectives on the evolving workplace landscape.
They discussed purpose-led leadership, agility, and employee experience, offering fresh perspectives on the evolving workplace landscape.
Conclusion
The BW People GCC Talent World 2025 Summit reaffirmed India’s growing leadership in HR innovation, people strategy, and GCC transformation.
As GCCs evolve into centers of excellence, the summit underscored the importance of empathy, agility, and collaboration in shaping the future of work.
As GCCs evolve into centers of excellence, the summit underscored the importance of empathy, agility, and collaboration in shaping the future of work.
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