Shaji Philipose

Shaji Philipose

VP & Managing Director – GCC Bridgestone

A seasoned global leader, Shaji brings over two decades of experience in leading Global Capability Centre (GCCs), driving operational excellence, and building high-performance teams. At Bridgestone, as the leader for GCC, he is responsible for shaping the strategy and developing the capability centre as a true value creator for the enterprise.

Main Conference Day Two – Thursday, 23 April 2026

9:00 AM Panel Discussion | Future-Proofing India as the World’s GCC Powerhouse Amid Global Uncertainty

India’s GBS and GCC story is one of scale, sophistication, and sustained growth. According to SSON Research & Analytics’ 2025 Location Shuffle, India ranks #1 globally in cost effectiveness, workforce availability, digital skills, and agility, with 48% of organizations identifying it as their top current or planned location. Even as geopolitical and technology shifts reshape global delivery models, India’s ecosystem continues to strengthen. 

  • Building resilience through through Tier-2 and Tier-3 city expansion and diversified talent pipelines
  • Embedding innovation and analytics to drive agility and transformation 
  • Strengthening India’s role as the world’s most trusted hub for global business services  

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Shaji.

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