HCLTech has announced the appointment of Kiran Cherukuri as its new Global GCC (Global Capability Center) Practice Leader, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence and partnerships within the rapidly growing GCC segment in India
Driving Strategic Growth in the GCC Ecosystem
In his new role, Kiran Cherukuri will be responsible for leading the growth and transformation of HCL Tech’s GCC practice, helping global enterprises leverage HCLTech’s broad spectrum of services, technologies, and corporate capabilities
With over 200 GCC partnerships across India , HCLTech sees the segment as a major growth driver. “GCCs have evolved into centres of strategic digital innovation for global enterprises. HCLTech plans to double down on this fast-growing segment with a sharp focus on India,” said Rahul Singh , Chief Operating Officer – Corporate Functions, HCLTech
A Veteran Returns with Decades of Experience
Kiran brings with him over 30 years of experience in the technology and consulting space, having held senior leadership positions across top tech firms and startups. Notably, he rejoins HCLTech , where he previously served for 14 years, playing critical roles across digital foundation services, engineering & R&D, industry solutions, and talent services
During his previous tenure, Kiran also led the establishment of global delivery centres and spearheaded business development, partnerships, and marketing initiatives. He holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and a postgraduate diploma in Business Management
GCCs as Engines of Innovation
Commenting on the GCC landscape, Kiran said, “GCCs are poised to deliver higher value through the transformation of technology and skills,” highlighting the strategic importance of innovation hubs in India for global enterprises
Industry Momentum: Wipro Also Makes Key Appointment
In a parallel development, Wipro has appointed Sandeep Dhar as the Global Head of its GCC Practice . Dhar, a veteran in the consulting and GCC space, brings over three decades of experience and has played a key role in scaling GCCs for major global firms
Conclusion
The appointments of Kiran Cherukuri at HCLTech and Sandeep Dhar at Wipro reflect the growing strategic emphasis on India’s GCC ecosystem. With India emerging as a global powerhouse for digital innovation, talent, and scalable operations, tech majors are deepening their investments in this sector
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