The Global CXO Accelerator Summit 2026, India’s only global career and leadership event, concluded successfully in Bengaluru, bringing together Global CXOs, CEOs, GCC leaders, HR decision-makers, and senior professionals from across sectors. The summit ran over seven days, including five days of online sessions and two days of in-person engagement at The Chancery Pavilion in Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru.
Opening Insights: India’s Leadership Potential
Dr Mudit Saxena, Founder of CXOhive and Curator of the summit, delivered the opening address. He highlighted India’s evolving leadership landscape, driven by the rapid rise of Global Capability Centers, AI-led enterprises, and digital transformation. Dr Saxena emphasized that emerging leaders need a combination of technical expertise, strategic clarity, executive presence, and global mindset.
Live CXO Interview Simulation
A featured segment of the summit was a live CXO-level interview simulation, where senior leaders assessed a candidate in real time and provided live feedback on leadership articulation, strategic thinking, and executive communication. The panel included Deepak Visweswaraiah (SVP & MD, Pega India), Nitin Srivastava (Global Head of Data & Analytics, Dr. Martens), and Sweety Rath (VP, Global HR, Avaya LLC).
Keynote Addresses and Leadership Dialogues
The summit hosted notable discussions including a keynote by Suprotik Ghose, former CISO in Washington DC’s financial services sector, on global leadership accountability and governance. Fireside conversations explored real leadership journeys, featuring senior executives including Deepak Visweswaraiah and Dr Rajesh Puneyani (VP – Technology & Site Leader, Kenvue India GCC).
GCC Career & Leadership Roundtable
A central session focused on career pathways and leadership development within Global Capability Centers. Leaders contributing to this roundtable included Vishwanadh Raju (CEO & Co-Founder, Plugscale Innovation Labs), Dr Rajesh Puneyani, Nitin Srivastava, Ohmna Sinha (Global Head of Data & AI Governance, Nielsen), Kasturi Cotha (Global Head of HR, Subex), and Manish Chhabra (GCC Leader, Center for Creative Leadership). Discussions centered on accelerating leadership growth and navigating transitions to enterprise-level responsibility.
HR Roundtable and Leadership Frameworks
The HR Roundtable offered insights into talent evaluation, evolving leadership selection strategies, and future workforce needs. Participants included Parul Singh (Global VP, People Strategy, UnifyCX), Maheswari Jaydev (HR Leader, GCC), Dr Manavi Pathak (Head of Learning & Development), Jeevitha Francis (AGM, HR, Prestige Group), and Rajeev Velur (Head – HR, Deccan Herald). An energizing session titled “Power On for Leaders” by Raj Mruthyunjayappa, Chairman & CEO of Talisma, focused on clarity, confidence, and readiness for leadership progression.
Recognition and Awards
The summit concluded with the CXO Hive Community Awards and Industry Leadership Awards, honoring distinguished contributions in technology, business leadership, human resources, and the GCC ecosystem.
Sponsors and Partners
The summit was supported by Title Sponsor Prestige Group and Official Print & Digital Partner Deccan Herald. Sponsors included IDFC First Bank, Hiredsense.ai, FundsIndia, and Vishwakarma University, with strategic partners such as Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and Plugscale.
About the Summit
Curated by Dr Mudit Saxena and organized by CXOhive, the Global CXO Accelerator Summit aims to prepare professionals for leadership roles at the CXO and C-suite levels through immersive experiences, strategic dialogues, and engagement with global leaders. Following the strong response to the 2026 edition, organizers announced plans for expanded initiatives in future editions.
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