Pune: The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) will organize the RISE India Leadership Summit 2026 on January 30, 2026, at Hotel Vivanta, Pune.
The summit will focus on the theme “Strategic Leadership in Global Capability Centres (GCCs): CMAs as Architects of Value Creation,” underscoring the expanding strategic role of Cost and Management Accountants (CMAs) in the global business ecosystem.
Speaking ahead of the summit, CMA Neeraj Dhananjay Joshi, Vice President of ICMAI, noted that India has emerged as one of the world’s largest hubs for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
He highlighted that GCCs are increasingly driving innovation, analytics, financial leadership, and digital transformation across industries.
According to him, CMAs, with their expertise in strategy formulation, cost management, performance analysis, and risk management, are well-positioned to contribute significantly to value creation within GCCs.
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RISE India Leadership Summit 2026 to Spotlight the Strategic Role of CMAs in GCCs
The RISE India Leadership Summit 2026 is expected to bring together industry leaders, GCC heads, senior finance professionals, policymakers, education experts, and CMA members.
The discussions will centre on evolving leadership requirements, global best practices, and the future role of finance professionals in internationally integrated business environments.
The summit is being organized by ICMAI’s Career Counselling and Placement Committee in collaboration with the ICMAI Pune Chapter.
The event is being led by CMA Vinay Ranjan and aims to provide a platform for strategic dialogue and professional development for CMA members and industry stakeholders.
