Mumbai: Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has announced the appointment of Sameer Singh Ahluwalia as Managing Director to expand and strengthen its GCC/GBS Advisory Business. His appointment reflects A&M’s commitment to supporting mid-market private equity firms and corporates in establishing, optimizing, and scaling their Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
With over two decades of experience, Ahluwalia has led more than 50 large-scale projects across financial services, technology, and telecom industries. His expertise spans outsourcing, vendor consolidation, asset monetization, people transfer/rebadging, and digital transformation. He has a proven track record in greenfield setups, multi-geo rollouts, joint ventures, and build-operate-transfer (BOT) models, which will be instrumental in helping A&M’s clients drive operational efficiency and strategic growth.
Prior to joining A&M, Ahluwalia served as Group President of Global Financial Services at a leading BPM firm, overseeing a $300 million services business. His leadership experience includes roles at General Electric, Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini, working with global clients across 50+ countries.
Luis de Lucio, Managing Director and Head of Growth Markets at A&M, stated, “India has solidified its position as a premier destination for global enterprises looking to build high-value, innovation-driven GCCs. As companies seek greater operational efficiency and strategic capabilities, A&M is committed to helping them navigate this transformation. With Sameer’s deep industry expertise and leadership, we are well-positioned to support organizations in leveraging India’s growth potential and establishing resilient, future-ready GCCs.”
Himanshu Bajaj, Managing Director & Head – A&M India and GCC, added: “A&M’s GCC advisory practice has expanded significantly in a short span of time, with 400 professionals supporting a diverse client base. Sameer’s appointment is a strategic move to scale our GCC advisory offerings and enhance our ability to serve the increasing demand for specialized, operations-focused services. His leadership will be critical in helping clients set up, restructure operating models, and integrate digital capabilities to drive scalability and cost efficiency.”
Manish Goyal, Managing Director at A&M GCC, commented: “GCCs have become a key strategic lever for organizations, significantly impacting profitability, competitiveness, agility, and innovation. A&M brings a unique consultant-operator mindset to help clients build and transform their GCCs. We are pleased to welcome Sameer as we expand our GCC/GBS advisory services to meet the evolving needs of mid-market corporates and private equity firms.”
Sameer Singh Ahluwalia, Managing Director at A&M GCC, said: “The GCC landscape in India is evolving rapidly, with businesses shifting towards advanced digital capabilities and specialized service models. As enterprises enter this next phase of growth, tailored advisory solutions will be crucial in driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation. A&M’s practical, results-driven approach provides the perfect foundation for organizations to capitalize on these opportunities. I am excited to join A&M and contribute to strengthening its GCC advisory practice, empowering clients to scale efficiently and achieve sustainable growth.”
