Leadership in a Changing World: Driving Strategy, Digital Transformation & GCC Growth
On 20 November 2025, Hyderabad hosted a significant leadership forum titled “Leadership in a Changing World: Driving Strategy, Digital Transformation & GCC Growth,” jointly organized by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTCCI) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA at The Leela, Hyderabad. The event brought together over 120 senior business executives, GCC heads, technology leaders, and industry experts to discuss the evolving role of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in the digital age
From Support to Strategy:
How GCCs are transitioning from traditional support hubs to strategic Centers of Excellence focused on innovation, analytics, and strategic finance.
India’s Strategic Edge:
India’s increasing leadership in global finance transformation through vision, capability building, talent leadership, and innovation.
AI, Analytics & Agility:
The role of emerging technologies — artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and predictive analytics — in reshaping enterprise operations and creating future-ready organizations
Global Company Participation
Senior leaders and representatives from major global organizations attended and contributed to discussions, reflecting Hyderabad’s appeal as a global business hub. Notable participating companies included:
Reckitt
These organizations brought diverse perspectives on strategy, digital transformation, GCC operations, and the future of global finance leadership.
EY
Deloitte
MassMutual
TCS
Tesco
Key Panel Insights
Industry experts and panelists shared practical viewpoints on leadership and digital transformation:
Talent & Skills Imperative: A recurring theme was the urgent need for upskilling in finance, analytics, automation, and leadership competencies to meet global business demands. This formed the basis for FTCCI and IMA’s expanded collaboration on upskilling programs.
Strategic Leadership for the Future: Panelists emphasized that the role of finance leaders is rapidly shifting from compliance and reporting to strategic partnership and value creation, driven by analytics and digital decision support.
Digital Fluency as Core Competency: Executives underscored that digital fluency — including AI and data analytics — is now foundational to effective leadership and organizational resilience. Digital transformation was described as essential, not optional, for enterprises to remain future-ready and competitive.
GCCs as Innovation Engines: Participants noted that GCCs are no longer cost centres but strategic hubs for transformation, innovation, and enterprise agility, leveraging India’s technology ecosystem and talent strengths.
Industry Impact & Outlook
Speakers pointed out that Hyderabad is now home to hundreds of GCCs, with strong growth forecasts driven by robust infrastructure, talent availability, supportive policies, and a thriving technology ecosystem. Globally, the GCC workforce is expected to double in the coming years, with multinationals increasingly anchoring strategy, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives in Indian GCCs.
Conclusion
The conference successfully highlighted how strategic leadership, digital transformation, and global capability centre growth intersect to shape the future of business. By fostering dialogue among industry, government and knowledge partners, the event reinforced Hyderabad’s ecosystem as a catalyst for innovation, strategic finance leadership and GCC excellence — preparing enterprises for the complexities of a transforming global landscape.