WACKER Chemie AG, a global chemicals and biotechnology company, has established a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Pune, India, in collaboration with HCLTech, to strengthen its engineering, IT and digital transformation capabilities.
The GCC will provide WACKER with a flexible and resilient delivery foundation to support its global operations and accelerate digital execution.
The Pune centre is expected to play a key role in WACKER’s long-term digital and engineering transformation initiatives, while strengthening governance, operational efficiency and technology delivery capabilities.
Important step for WACKER
Wacker Excellence Hub Pune, Director, Fabian Seibold, said, “The Global Capability Centre is an important step in strengthening our global delivery and digital execution capabilities. HCLTech’s experience in building and scaling such centres allows us to move forward with a model that supports agility, governance and long-term growth.”
The establishment of the GCC expands the strategic partnership between WACKER and HCLTech and marks a significant milestone in WACKER’s digital transformation journey.
HCLTech, Executive Vice President and Country Head – Germany, Dr Frank Fehler, said, “This expanded engagement builds on the strategic partnership between WACKER and HCLTech and marks an important milestone in Wacker’s digital transformation. We are proud to support Wacker’s long-term digital and engineering transformation journey as a trusted partner.”
Focus on automation and DevSecOps
HCLTech will support the Pune GCC through a phased, customer-centric operating model. The technology services company will leverage its expertise in DevSecOps and automation to build a high-performing team and strengthen the centre’s technology delivery capabilities.
HCLTech, EVP and Global GCC Practice Head, Kiran Cherukuri, said, “Through a phased customer-centric operating model, we are establishing a flexible, resilient, and future-ready GCC for Wacker in Pune. Leveraging our expertise in DevSecOps and automation, HCLTech will help build a high-performing team, strengthen governance, enhance operational efficiency, and accelerate digital modernization.”
The GCC model is designed to provide WACKER with greater flexibility in scaling its engineering and technology capabilities while supporting its evolving digital requirements.
WACKER’s global footprint
WACKER develops and manufactures specialty chemical products used across a wide range of everyday applications, from tile adhesives to semiconductor manufacturing.
The company operates a global network comprising 27 production sites, 22 technical competence centres and 47 sales offices.
With more than 16,000 employees, WACKER reported annual sales of around €5.5 billion in fiscal 2025.
The Pune GCC adds to the company’s global technology and engineering capabilities as it seeks to strengthen its digital foundation and support future growth.