What are the top GCC trends in 2025?

GCCs are evolving into multifunctional hubs with AI/ML and cloud at the core, adopting best‑sourcing strategies, and scaling across company sizes, including PE‑backed firms.

Which GCC setup model fits my company’s stage?

Emerging and growth‑stage firms often start with Managed Services or BOT; larger enterprises typically prefer Wholly Owned Subsidiary or CoE models aligned to strategic priorities.

How large is India’s GCC ecosystem?

India hosts 1800+ GCCs employing over 2.1 million professionals, with rapid expansion across major hubs.

Aspire. Lead. Transform. The Playbook for Successful GCC Leadership

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November 21, 2025

Today, India is home to approximately 6,500 GCC leaders. By 2030, this number will grow to 30,000. Not just that, more than 150 global CXOs are already based out of India GCCs, executing enterprise-wide mandates, and 60% of current GCC leaders will be expected to take on expanded global responsibilities within the next five years.

The message is clear: the success of GCCs will hinge on leadership. The next decade will belong to leaders who can think like global enterprise strategists, act with agility, build culturally fluent organizations, and harness AI and technology to accelerate outcomes.

This whitepaper identifies the leadership mindsets, skills, and structural enablers that will not only shape the next generation of GCC leaders but also determine the trajectory of the GCC model in the years ahead.