Two-day summit on December 12–13 to bring together top ICAI leaders, industry experts, and global thought leaders to explore the expanding role of Chartered Accountants in shaping next-gen Global Capability Centres
Bengaluru, NFAPost: The Bengaluru Branch (SIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is set to host the 5th Edition of the GCC Summit 2025 on December 12 and 13 at the Jnana Jyoti Auditorium. The annual flagship event—organised by the Group to Promote India as Accounting GCC under the DITS & WTO Directorate—is themed “From Ledgers to Global Leadership – Chartered Accountants Shaping GCCs.” The summit is supported by WOFA 2026 – World Forum of Accountants as the official Ecosystem Partner.
Addressing the media at the Bangalore Press Club, CA Thuppad Virupakshappa Muppanna, Secretary, Bengaluru Branch (SIRC) of ICAI, said the two-day conclave aims to highlight the transformative role Chartered Accountants are playing in the rapidly growing Global Capability Centre (GCC) landscape.
“India is no longer just a participant in the GCC ecosystem—it is a global frontrunner. Chartered Accountants have been instrumental in this journey, moving from traditional finance functions to steering innovation, risk transformation, and global governance,” he noted.
High-Profile ICAI Leadership to Attend
The summit will witness the presence of senior ICAI dignitaries, including:
- CA. Prasanna Kumar D, Vice President, ICAI
- CA. Sanjib Sanghi
- CA. Abhay Chhajed
- CA. Madhukar N Hiregange
- CA. Manjunath M Hallur
Their participation is expected to underscore ICAI’s strategic focus on strengthening India’s position as a global knowledge and innovation hub.
Day 1: Charting the Evolution of GCCs
The first day will feature sessions on the transformation of GCCs from cost-effective back-office operations to next-level innovation and value-creation engines. Speakers include:
- CA. Chetan Venugopal
- CA. Suhel Goel
- Mr. Giridhar Rajagopal
- CA. Shreyas Kumar
- CA. Mukul Pachisia
- CA. Ashveen Pai
- CA. Suresh Kumar R M
- CA. Sankara Srinivasan
- CA. Avinash Gupta
Industry leaders will delve into how GCCs are reshaping global business DNA and the increasingly strategic role of Chartered Accountants in driving operational excellence and business transformation.
“Today’s GCCs are not just support centres—they are the nerve centres of global enterprises,” said CA Chetan Venugopal in a pre-summit statement.
“CAs are uniquely positioned to lead because of their multidisciplinary expertise in governance, technology adoption, and financial stewardship.”
Day 2: AI, Automation & the Future of GCC Leadership
The second day will turn the spotlight on emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, talent transformation, and future-ready leadership pathways. Speakers include:
- Mr. Mohammed Hanif
- Mr. Suyog Shetty
- CA. Narasimhan Elangovan
- CA. Kandlur Sudhir Prabhu
- Ms. Priya Prabhu
- Ms. Smitha Hemmigae
- Ms. Shalini Sankarshana
A highlight of Day 2 is the special panel discussion “Trailblazers: Women Redefining Leadership in GCCs”, featuring:
- Ms. Sreedevi Hegde
- CA. Kavitha Ramesh
- CA. Meera Menon
Advanced thought-leadership sessions will also be conducted by CA. Anand Prakash Jangid (AJALABS.AI) and CA. Subraya Bhagawat (SAP), focusing on AI-led enterprise transformation and future-ready digital finance ecosystems.
Speaking ahead of the summit, CA Narasimhan Elangovan commented,
“With AI and automation redefining workflows, the role of finance professionals is shifting from number-crunching to strategic problem-solving. The summit will help decode this transition for the CA community.”
India: A Global GCC Powerhouse
India today accounts for more than half of global GCCs, with Bengaluru leading the transformation as a thriving innovation capital. The summit aims to reinforce how Chartered Accountants are enabling global organisations to scale seamlessly, strengthen compliance, and drive digital acceleration.
“This summit is a platform to celebrate leadership, share insights, and shape the roadmap for India’s next phase of GCC excellence,” added CA Muppanna.
