HCLTech, a global technology leader, has partnered with Wacker Chemie AG, a prominent chemicals and biotechnology firm, to establish a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Pune, India. This strategic initiative aims to bolster Wacker’s engineering, IT, and digital transformation efforts, providing a flexible and resilient delivery foundation. The collaboration leverages HCLTech’s expertise in building and scaling such centers to support Wacker’s long-term growth and agility.
HCLTech and Wacker Chemie Forge Strategic Partnership
NOIDA, India – August 27, 2026 – HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced today its collaboration with Wacker Chemie AG, a global chemicals and biotechnology company. The partnership has led to the establishment of a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Pune, India.
Empowering Wacker’s Digital Transformation
The newly established GCC is designed to significantly enhance Wacker’s engineering, IT, and digital transformation initiatives. It will serve as a flexible, resilient, and future-ready delivery foundation for the company’s global operations. Fabian Seibold, Director WACKER Excellence Hub Pune, highlighted the importance of this step, stating, “The Global Capability Center is an important step in strengthening our global delivery and digital execution capabilities.” He added, “HCLTech’s experience in building and scaling such centers allows us to move forward with a model that supports agility, governance and long-term growth.”
Leveraging HCLTech’s Expertise
Dr. Frank Fehler, Executive Vice President and Country Head – Germany at HCLTech, commented on the expanded engagement, “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.” Kiran Cherukuri, EVP and Global GCC Practice Head, HCLTech, further elaborated on the operational model, “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.”
About WACKER
WACKER is a globally recognized company specializing in state-of-the-art specialty chemical products. Their offerings are integral to numerous everyday items, finding applications from tile adhesives to computer chips. The company boasts a vast network comprising 27 production sites, 22 technical competence centers, and 47 sales offices worldwide. With a workforce exceeding 16,000 employees, WACKER achieved total sales of approximately €5.5 billion in fiscal 2025. The company operates across four key business divisions: Silicones and Polymers, Biosolutions, and Polysilicon.
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company with over 223,000 professionals across 60 countries. It delivers advanced capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software. HCLTech serves diverse industries, including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Mobility and Public Services. As of the 12 months ending June 2026, HCLTech’s consolidated revenues reached $14.8 billion.
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