Panel Discussion Topic

Building the Next Generation of Global Leaders from Indian GCCs

Bio

Swaminathan Babu is a seasoned global IT and digital transformation leader with decades of experience driving large‑scale strategy, transformation, and delivery across marquee enterprises such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and Reckitt, as well as leading and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs) out of India. He has consistently led cross‑border portfolio and delivery organizations, combining controls, compliance, and vendor‑partnership excellence with a strong focus on aligning technology with business outcomes and building high‑impact GCC capabilities that act as strategic value creators, not just delivery engines.

His leadership spans strategy, operations, and talent development, with a proven track record in shaping digital strategies, enabling enterprise‑wide transformation across functions, and fostering innovation at scale. Passionate about developing the next generation of global leaders, he actively contributes to advancing India’s GCC ecosystem by championing capability building, leadership development, and innovation - transforming GCCs into hubs of future‑ready, globally influential leadership.