Partnering for Growth: US-Based Cloud Transformation Leader’s Success with People Equation
India Innovation & Transformation Centre · Pune
From Manufacturing Giant to India Tech GCC, building what didn’t exist.
Transition from a globally segmented manufacturing firm to a consolidated technology and innovation centre in India.
Build capabilities that don’t exist in the organisation — AI/ML, advanced engineering, digital product development.
Establish credibility as a tech employer in a market where the firm is known for manufacturing.
Designed the complete org structure and governance framework. Hired leadership including Capability-Center Head and AI/ML leads.
Built the firm’s tech employer identity in India through targeted positioning. Ran compensation benchmarking for niche AI/ML roles.
Delivered the full real estate scope end to end — site selection through fit-out.
Launched the AI/ML CoE with agentic solutions and an internal AI academy. Ran TA campaigns for seamless ramp.