Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi India's most recognised GCC pioneer. Over 30 years setting up and scaling complex Global Capability Centres across 40 countries and 5 continents, specialising in Finance, HR, Procurement, Insurance, and IT & Digital. The leader defining India's automation and transformation agenda in the GCC space.
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Starting his career processing invoices at American Express in 1993, Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi went on to work with some of the world's best brands before rising to the CEO suite of one of India's largest conglomerates. His journey mirrors the rise of India's GCC industry itself, the leader defining change in the GCC industry. CA, Cost Accountant, Company Secretary. Three professional qualifications in three years. M.Phil. at 46. PhD at 50. Master Black Belt. ICF Certified Coach. IRM Member. Certified Independent Director. Every role a classroom, every challenge an opportunity to build and transform.
My Professional JourneyDesigned and scaled GCCs from the ground up, from Metro's multilingual SSC across 23 countries to Adani's 3,000-strong enterprise hub spanning 25+ business units.
Led 7,000+ professionals across 20+ countries. Delivered 22% FTE savings at Adani GCC not by cutting talent, but by building a leaner, younger, AI-ready workforce.
PhD, CA, CMA, CS, Master Black Belt, ICF Certified Coach, IRM Member, Certified Independent Director: qualifications earned alongside decades of operational leadership.
Shaping India's GCC ecosystem, collaborating with GCC Council India on tier 2-3 city expansion, partnering with the governments of Maharashtra and Gujarat on GCC infrastructure, and personally mentoring emerging GCCs entering the space.
Foundation in Finance & Operations
The beginning. Processing invoices at AmEx became the foundation for understanding how enterprises truly function from the inside out, a lesson that informed every GCC built since.
Deliberate Cross-Industry Transitions
Three moves, each intentional: banking, consulting, BPO. Broadening industry exposure and deepening leadership capability before making the jump to large-scale GCC ownership.
Senior Director · GBS Operations
First large-scale GCC leadership: 800+ professionals, full P&L ownership. The first real test of leading at enterprise scale, and a promise kept: show up for your people before you expect them to show up for you.
Director · Finance Shared Services
Built a 700+ person multilingual shared services centre from scratch in Pune, spanning 23 countries, 10 European languages, transitions from across the globe. The most complex leadership test of his career.
MD & Head SBS APAC · 19 Countries
Led shared services across 19 APAC countries. Delivered $14M+ in savings through cloud migration, real estate optimisation, and insourcing from Capgemini. Rolled out SAP S/4HANA and Workday across the region.
Partner & Head · Capability Centers
Built Deloitte India's largest capability centre, 6,000+ employees and 8,000+ clients, entirely virtually during COVID. 250% headcount growth in 2 years. $7M+ in savings through rightsizing and process redesign.
CEO – Global Capability Centre
Unifying Finance, HR, Procurement, IT & Analytics across 25+ business units and 900+ legal entities. ₹100Cr+ in savings. 5X growth committed with zero headcount increase. The most ambitious chapter yet.
Why talent strategy, not just technology, is the defining factor for GCCs aiming to deliver enterprise-wide value. Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi's perspective in Silicon India's 30th Year Publication.
How Adani GCC is building a next-generation workforce, younger, leaner, and AI-ready, while driving 22% headcount efficiency and committing to 5X growth with zero headcount increase.
Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi's vision for India's role in the global AI economy, and how GCCs are uniquely positioned to lead that transformation, moving from cost centres to intelligence engines.
"The art of building institutions that outlive ambition , that is the only kind of leadership worth pursuing."
Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi, CEO GCC · Adani Group
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An active member of Rotary International, a mentor to the next generation of GCC leaders, and a regular guest at IIMs and professional institutes, not for visibility, but for the genuine contribution it provides. For Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi, community is an extension of the same values he brings to every boardroom.
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