Computershare has grown its workforce in India from just 10 employees to 435 over the last two years since its launch in the country, said a statement from the company, which recently celebrated its two-year anniversary in India, marked by a visit from CEO Stuart Irving and senior executives to its Hyderabad office. Computershare’s India employees support its Corporate Trust business, enabling it to provide specialised services tailored to the needs of its global clients, with a focus on business operations and technology.
Stuart Irving, CEO of Computershare, attended the celebrations and also confirmed the company’s commitment to nurturing talent across its locations. “We’ve surpassed all expectations over the last two years thanks to the commitment of our talented team in India,” he said.
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“Our employees in Hyderabad and Bengaluru have contributed significantly to the success of the Corporate Trust business, and I’m very proud of the way our operation and culture has created a great working environment that has attracted talented and aspiring employees. I’m really pleased to have met so many of our wonderful colleagues in India who have worked hard to establish a significant source of support for our global business,” he added.
In Q1 2023, the company started its India journey by setting up permanent offices of 100,000 sq. an area of 2,000 sq. ft. at its two locations. Their state-of-the-art facilities have allowed the Computershare team in India to develop a strong base for expansion and collaboration.
Computershare said that it is committed to delivering value outside of its business operations, and also with the communities where it operates. Their recent CSR initiatives in Hyderabad and Bengaluru include recording audio versions of books for visually impaired people and donating food to families and individuals in need.
In recognition of its workplace practices, Computershare recently received several awards at the 2024 Global Capability Centers (GCC) Workplace Awards, for diversity and inclusion and was named among the ‘Top 24 GCCs of 2024’.
The company said that it is committed to continuing to invest in its India-based team members and that employees receive comprehensive training in the dynamic and evolving landscape of the financial services industry.
Future Plans of Computershare
Looking ahead, Computershare would continue to scale its success in India by nurturing local talent and diversifying its operations. The management team highlighted its ambition to continue on this upward trend while retaining a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.