From Ancient Wisdom to India’s Innovation Hubs | Mr. Kumar Rajagopalan | TEDxSIU Hyderabad
The speaker discussed how India’s 2,000-year intellectual legacy is reawakening through the rise of Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Drawing parallels from the ancient spirit of Nalanda to today’s digital innovation hubs, the talk framed this evolution as a renaissance of ownership, transformation, and purpose far beyond outsourcing. Kumar Rajagopalan, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Country Head at Dexian, is a transformative leader with over 30 years of industry experience. He has steered Dexian into a global growth powerhouse, redefining the role of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across international markets through visionary strategy and pragmatic execution. A Chartered Accountant by training, Kumar transitioned seamlessly into technology leadership, streamlining enterprise solutions and ERP systems, driving mergers, and enhancing Dexian’s financial modeling. His commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, especially in partnership with the Head Held High Foundation, reflects his human-centric approach, fostering inclusive growth, social impact, and a workplace culture rooted in purpose and well-being. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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