Kyndryl appoints Prashobh Chandralayam to lead its GCC practice

In his new role, Chandralayam will spearhead Kyndryl’s Global Capability Center (GCC) strategy, scaling operations and driving innovation to meet the modernisation needs of global enterprises. 

With more than two decades of experience in consulting, digital transformation, and scaling GCCs for Fortune 500 clients, Chandralayam brings deep industry expertise to Kyndryl. He will focus on: 

• Expanding service offerings for GCC customers 

• Strengthening innovation and operational excellence 

• Building future-ready talent and partnerships 

• Unlocking new opportunities for strategic collaboration 

“India’s position as a global technology hub is strengthened by GCCs that are leveraging AI-driven insights to solve product, engineering, and operational challenges,” said Lingraju Sawkar, President, Kyndryl India.

“Prashobh’s leadership will help our GCC customers redefine their use of emerging technologies to stay competitive and innovative in a rapidly evolving landscape.” 

Chandralayam added, “GCCs are now focusing on high-impact areas such as AI, engineering R&D, and product development to maximize their innovation potential. Kyndryl is uniquely positioned with the right mix of technology expertise and sector insights to help GCCs achieve sustainable, scalable growth.” 

Kyndryl recently announced a US $2.25 billion investment in India over the next three years, reinforcing the country’s role as a global powerhouse for AI, digital transformation, and advanced technology services. The appointment of Chandralayam further underscores Kyndryl’s commitment to making India central to its growth strategy.