Maximus Names Praveena Bhimavarapu  as India GCC head

Maximus, a leading global employer and provider of government services, has named Praveena Bhimavarapu as senior vice president and head of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India. 

As a global technology leader with over twenty years of experience, Bhimavarapu’s expertise lies in overseeing large, diverse technology portfolios. Over the years, she has successfully guided complex IT transformation and modernisation initiatives for multinational companies.

“At the GCC, Praveena will drive our core strategy to build a technology-led organisation that supports our business units while being a transformational leader in India for technology, business, and shared services,” Derrick Pledger, Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), Maximus. 

Commenting on her new role, Bhimavarapu said, “I look forward to helping extend our capabilities and driving success to meet our clients’ ever-evolving needs.”  

Bengaluru is Getting Swarmed

The GCC focuses on fostering innovation at Maximus by leveraging new and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics. It also supports the company’s back-office operations through comprehensive platform solutions and capability management.

Over three decades strong, Canadian information management giant OpenText recently highlighted its growth in India by expanding its Bengaluru-based centre of excellence (CoE). Spanning over 70,000 sqft, the new facility is an addition to the focused expansion plans that the MNC has in India. 

The CoE is not a mere back office; it houses engineering and product development teams that focus on OpenText’s business clouds, AI, cybersecurity, and DevOps. There are over 6,000 employees in India, contributing to almost 25% of the company’s global workforce. 

As per AIM Research, GCCs employ over 2.2 million people in India, with major hubs in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Bengaluru’s large share (34%) highlights its position as India’s top hub for GCCs, supported by its strong IT industry, skilled workforce, and good infrastructure.  

As of September this year, Bengaluru was home to approximately 450 GCCs. It can also be attributed to Bengaluru being an early player in the IT sector, making it a preferred choice for GCCs. 

According to the Karnataka government’s latest GCC policy, 875 new GCCs have been established in the state, with an overall goal of reaching 1,000 by 2029.