Global Capability Center

Process Excellence

GCC Operating Models

COCO Model

In this model, clients maintain full ownership and operational control of their GCC, ensuring tight alignment with corporate culture, intellectual property (IP) protection, and strategic objectives. This model is ideal for established organizations with significant resources and a long-term vision for innovation hubs.

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COPO Model

This model allows clients to retain ownership of the GCC’s strategic direction and IP while outsourcing day-to-day operations to a trusted partner like Pierag. This hybrid approach offers cost efficiency, rapid scalability, and reduced operational risk, making it ideal for mid-sized firms or those entering new markets.

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BOT Model

The BOT model involves Pierag building and operating the GCC on behalf of the client before transferring ownership after a specified period. This model minimizes initial investment and risk, making it suitable for clients exploring new markets or seeking phased ownership.

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Driving Impact

Our Strategic Partners

Sanchit Gupta

Managing Director - Assurance

Abhishek Gupta

Founder and Managing Partner

Dipesh Khushalani

Director - Technology Risk Advisory

Gaurav Popli

Partner - Business Risk Advisory

Sanchit Gupta

Managing Director - Assurance

Carrying experience of over 15 years, Sanchit is a Business Strategist with credentials for setting up innovative and scalable business growth solutions. Having prior work experience with EY and investing 3 years in Houston, Texas on a large SEC filer client in the Oil & Gas sector as part of an international assignment gave Sanchit different perspectives and opportunities to work with professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds from across the globe. Sanchit brings a unique blend of his analytical, management and leadership skills to the table. Working with Pierag Consulting, he is the architect of the business and front lead operating models, firm-level policies, client-level and firm-level standard operating procedures, mobility planning, capacity planning, learning and development to enhance quality delivery, performance evaluation of the team, asset management, review of business performance, firm economics, identification, and Implementation of new technologies. Growing as a good time-manager coupled with a futuristic approach, Sanchit reflects upon his interests to fuel his curiosity with readings on economics, self-help, finance, and leadership. In moments of reflection, Our Director finds solace in the soothing melodies of meditational music in the open air, providing a tranquil escape from the demands of everyday life. Encountering every challenge that comes across through journaling, Sanchit approaches each decision with calculative precision, ensuring success at every turn.He maintains a solution-oriented mindset, an extra inclination towards technology, and goes by a belief that patience combined with smart work leads to triumph. But it’s not all about numbers and the strategy – Sanchit is also a symbol of prevalence and determination, having completed a challenging 10km marathon. And now, amidst the hustle and bustle of professional life, he has reignited his childhood passion for cycling, thus embracing the joy of movement while maintaining a healthy mindset. Outside the office, Our Director embraces life’s simple pleasures, enjoying leisurely walks on weekends, regularly practicing fitment routines, and exploring diverse cuisines. Having explored the fair part of the US, Europe, and India, he extends his desire to travel the world and engage in different cultures and food.

Professional Qualifications and Certifications:

Chartered Accountant
Certified Public Accountant (AICPA)
Company Secretary
Chief Financial Analyst
Bachelor of Commerce

Expertise:

Assurance (Statutory Audits)
Data Analytics
Client Sectors include Oil & Gas, Technology, Consumer Retail and E-Commerce

Abhishek Gupta

Founder and Managing Partner

Abhishek, describing himself as a visionary, combined his passion towards work with consistency and marked his two decades of professional journey as a leading expert in the offshoring industry - Global Assurance, Advisory services, and Business Controllership. Explicitly showcasing his passion towards his work, Abhishek has paved his way from serving Assurance clients in PwC, then being a Financial Controller with Fullerton (Temasek entity), followed by being a part of the core leadership team for EY Global Delivery Services and leading the Americas Assurance commercial practice and managing a team of 1600 professionals. Along with being an expert in diverse fields of Assurance and Advisory, Abhishek sits on the advisory board of various prestigious institutions complementing his traits as a compassionate leader and a great mentor, motivating others by stimulating their creative perspective and precision in thoughts. His mantra? It’s simple yet powerful: be passionate, love what you do, and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset; thereby driving the organization of 150+ professionals with the purpose of “Inspiring people to do things that inspire them.” With a curious mind, always eager to expand his knowledge horizon, talking about something interesting like a unique business plan, futuristic approaches, aspirations and much more, excites Abhishek a lot. Drawing engagement from the discussions and optimistic feedback from his loved ones, he finds peace in knowing that his approaches lead to positive outcomes. An ambitious and futuristic entrepreneur who enjoys producing events, shopping, and connecting with family and friends during weekends, our Founder is a perfect blend of productivity, innovation, and joy. Aligning his interests in event management to now managing an entire venture, Abhishek sums up his journey as enjoyable, accomplished, and with no regrets.

Professional Qualifications and Certifications:

Chartered Accountant
Bachelor of Commerce

Expertise:

Global Assurance (Audits) and Advisory
Building scalable solutions – GCCs, Offshoring
Private Client services
Business controllership
Growth Strategy
Margin improvement and Cost Optimization

Gaurav Popli

Partner - Business Risk Advisory

Gaurav Popli is a Partner in the Risk Advisory practice at Pierag. With over 15 years of experience in Risk Advisory, SOX compliance, and Statutory Audit, he specializes in helping organizations go beyond risk management to build resilience and create lasting business value. His career is marked by a deep commitment to clients, having worked extensively with both US SEC-registered and privately held companies. An expert in global talent strategy, Gaurav excels at building and leading high-performing offshore teams, effectively extending support and expertise to US-based clients with efficiency and scale. Gaurav is the go-to expert for organizations aiming to strengthening their control environment. He is a recognized specialist in SOX readiness and compliance, material weakness remediation, and controls rationalization. He has assisted public companies and IPO-bound organizations through the critical process of building robust, yet agile, internal control frameworks. Gaurav has spearheaded numerous initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and control effectiveness. His approach involves reassessing SOX scoping through targeted risk assessments, rationalizing controls to eliminate redundant activities and reduce testing efforts and aligning processes with automation. Prior to joining Pierag, Gaurav played a defining role with EY GDS in the Assurance practice, serving the US East region. As a Senior Manager, he was instrumental in leading complex listed engagements, first-year audits and startup engagements. Education & Qualifications: Gaurav is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi.

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