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  • Blackhawk Network India Named Top GCC 2025 for Innovation and Workplace Culture

    Blackhawk Network India

    Bengaluru: Blackhawk Network India (BHN India) has been awarded the Top GCC 2025 title at the prestigious GCC Workplace Awards 2025, organised by Zyoin Group. The recognition highlights BHN India’s leadership in innovation, operational excellence, and workplace culture.

    The GCC Workplace Awards 2025 celebrate outstanding Global Capability Centres across India, acknowledging organisations and individuals that excel in performance, innovation, and workplace practices. The event, held on July 11, 2025, brought together senior leaders and executives from the GCC ecosystem.

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    Blackhawk Network India’s achievement as Top GCC 2025 underscores its role as a key contributor to BHN’s global success. The India centre manages the broadest portfolio of BHN’s products, with expertise spanning Product Management, Engineering, Design, and Operations.

    Blackhawk Network India: Workplace Culture and Great Place to Work Certification

    BHN India’s recognition comes alongside its continued certification as a Great Place to Work in India for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a positive and empowering workplace environment.

    “This recognition is a testament to our people, culture, and unwavering commitment to innovation,” said Nik Sathe, CPTO, Blackhawk Network India. “It reflects our collaborative spirit, strong leadership, and dedication to building a workplace that empowers talent while making a meaningful global impact.”

    About the GCC Workplace Awards 2025

    The GCC Workplace Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions for capability centres in India, evaluating organisations across key categories such as operational excellence, innovation, workplace culture, and leadership. Winners represent the highest standards within the GCC ecosystem.

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    With India emerging as a global hub for capability centres, the awards play a vital role in recognising organisations that set new benchmarks for business transformation and workplace excellence.

    The recognition positions Blackhawk Network India as a leader in the GCC landscape, underlining its commitment to innovation, operational quality, and global business growth.

    “We are grateful to Zyoin Group for this recognition and congratulate every member of the BHN India team for making this achievement possible,” added Sathe.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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