Mr. Hrishikesh Nair, President – World Trade Centers Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, was a speaker at CREDAI Statecon 2026, held in Thiruvananthapuram.

As part of the session “Accelerating Transformation with GCC Investments,” he shared perspectives on Kerala's potential as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), highlighting the state's strengths in talent availability, infrastructure, strategic connectivity, and collaborative business ecosystem.

Fellow panelists included:

• Mr. Tony Thomas – Advisor to EQT; Chairman, ICT Academy of Kerala
• Mr. Ramesh Nair – CEO & MD, Mindspace Business Parks REIT
• Mr. Arvind Srinivasan – CFO, EnGen Global

 

The discussion explored how GCC investments can drive innovation, create high-value employment opportunities, and contribute to the economic growth of the state