The CIO Advantage: GCCs as Lean Innovation Engines

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The CIO Advantage: GCCs as Lean Innovation Engines

12th June, 2025

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET

The CIO Advantage: GCCs as Lean Innovation Engines will explore how Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are transforming the way enterprises innovate. This session highlights the evolving role of the CIO in driving digital transformation and how GCCs have moved beyond cost centers to become agile innovation hubs. By leveraging lean methodologies, agile frameworks, and advanced technologies like AI and automation, GCCs enable organizations to scale innovation efficiently and cost-effectively. Attendees will gain practical insights and real-world examples on how to harness the power of GCCs to accelerate innovation, enhance capabilities, and deliver business impact at speed.

Speakers

Kirk Ball

CIO of Worldpay

Vikram Ahuja

Co-Founder ANSR, CEO of Talent500

Event Recap

Agenda	Objectives	Time
Welcome & Introductions		(0-5 Mins)
Setting the Context	CIO’s changing role, innovation pressure, global dynamics	(5 -10 mins)
Why GCCs Matter to CIOs	Step-by-step methodology for implementing transformation initiatives Key roles and responsibilities for effective GCC transformation teams Decision frameworks for prioritizing high-impact projects Change management techniques specific to GCC-led initiatives Measuring and communicating transformation success to stakeholders	(10 – 25 mins)
The GCC Lean Innovation Framework	Talent models that balance global expertise with local insights Governance structures that enable rather than inhibit Technology selection criteria for sustainable transformation Metrics that matter: Measuring impact beyond implementation	(25 – 40 mins)
Q&A Panel Discussion	Pre-submitted and live questions	(40 – 50 mins)
Wrap-Up & Conclusion	Summary, next steps, feedback poll

Registrations Closed

Agenda Table

Agenda

Welcome & Introductions

(0-5 Mins)

Setting the Context 

CIO’s changing role, innovation pressure, global dynamics 
(5 -10 mins) 

Why GCCs Matter to CIOs

Step-by-step methodology for implementing transformation initiatives

(10 - 25 mins)

The GCC Lean Innovation Framework  

Talent models that balance global expertise with local insights   
(25 - 40 mins) 

Q&A Panel Discussion

Pre-submitted and live questions

(40 - 50 mins)

Wrap-Up & Conclusion  

Summary, next steps, feedback poll    

Registrations Closed

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