Blueprint for Change: Building the Next-Gen GCC Ecosystem ft. Jayesh Ranjan IAS, Karthik Padmanabhan

What does it take to build a city that global enterprises trust for their most critical work? In this insightful fireside chat, Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Chief Executive Officer, Industry & Investment Cell, Smart Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery (SPEED), Chief Minister’s Office, Government of Telangana, Hyderabad and Karthik Padmanabhan, Managing Partner, Zinnov discussed how policy, infrastructure, and leadership come together to shape the next generation of Global Capability Centers.

Drawing from real experiences of working with global CEOs and enterprise leaders, the conversation explored how Hyderabad has evolved into a high-value GCC destination. From hands-on government support to long-term urban planning, the session highlighted what it takes to move from efficiency-driven setups to innovation-led ecosystems.

Highlights included:
• How government partnership and responsiveness influence GCC location decisions
• Why trust, consistency, and long-term support matter more than incentives alone
• The next phase of Hyderabad’s growth, spanning infrastructure, mobility, and livability
• The shift from cost-driven GCCs to innovation, product, and deep-tech work
• Why existing GCCs are treated as long-term partners, not just new entrants
• The role leaders and enterprises play as ambassadors for the ecosystem

This conversation offered a grounded view of how policy and enterprise ambition intersect to build globally competitive GCC ecosystems.

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