HCLTech names a GCC head, follows moves by Cognizant, Wipro

“We're already present in more than 200 GCCs across the Indian landscape and we're going to double down our focus on GCCs,” C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director, HCLTech, had said while addressing a press conference after declaring the Q4 results last month.

A GCC is a captive unit set up by a company to carry out information technology (IT) and related business functions. These centres have gained significance in recent years, as highlighted by the Economic Survey 2024, set to contribute roughly 3.5 percent of India’s GDP by 2030, generating an estimated revenue of $121 billion by then.

Meanwhile, Rahul Singh, Chief Operating Officer of Corporate Functions, HCLTech, said the Noida-headquartered firm plans to double down on this fast-growing segment with a sharp focus on India. “I am confident that Kiran's rich experience, deep domain expertise and ecosystem acumen will enable us to build on our proven leadership in the GCC space."

Cherukuri brings over three decades of experience across leading technology companies and entrepreneurial ventures. Among his previous stints, Kiran worked with HCLTech for over 14 years, contributing significantly to Digital Foundation Services, Engineering and R&D Services, Industry Solutions and Talent Solutions.

He successfully set up global delivery centers and managed business development, alliances and marketing. Kiran holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management.

Moneycontrol had previously reported that IT companies are increasingly establishing dedicated GCC Strategic Business Units (SBUs) to capitalise on the surge in demand.