Ever heard of GCCs? A Global Capability Centre is a strategic unit that supports an organization’s global operations through technology, talent, and innovation. When these centres started shutting down in the early 2000s, Priti Sawant, Founder and CEO of JoulestoWatts decided to cash in on this opportunity by establishing her very own company. She says,
“In 2004-05, I realised the need to build an enablement ecosystem for Indian GCCs. Offshoring would only go so far, and eventually, the global market would recognise India’s potential and want to explore it directly.”
Priti Sawant: The Entrepreneur Behind JoulestoWatts
Having completed her engineering degree from SBMP College of Engineering, she later joined Accenture Consulting. She then worked as the CEO, COO and Director of Magna Infotech. While naming JoulestoWatts she revealed an interesting story behind it:
“Joules–unit of work done. Energy per second creates power. If you have highly energetic people who are working at an accelerated pace, you create enormous power for your customers, for your people, and for all stakeholders.”
The firm is a premier provider of end-to-end GCC capabilities such as workforce setup, solutions, and IT consulting services. Based in Bangalore it was incorporated in 2015. J2W partners with large organizations and Fortune 500 companies to deliver trusted and high-quality services.
Mission and Vision
The mission of the company is to deliver AI-powered technology solutions and professional services that enable clients to build agile, future-ready Global Capability Centres. This will drive innovation, operational excellence, and measurable business outcomes across the talent and enterprise value chain.
The company states its vision to be the most trusted partner in building and scaling next-generation GCCs by integrating human potential and advanced technology. They aspire to transform enterprise applications into intelligent systems that drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable business outcomes for clients across strategic industries.
Awards and Recognition
JoulestoWatts is professionally managed and has approximately 5,200 employees. With a presence in over 10 countries, the firm leaves no stones unturned in terms of its international reach and expertise. It has been a recipient of a multitude of awards including GE Collaboration & Innovation Award, WeConnect Think Big Innovation Awards and Women Super Achiever Awards to name a few. It has been recognized in Forbes Japan and Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, has endorsed J2W.
CSR Initiatives: Giving Back to Society
These awards and accolades do not come without an emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility. ‘Gift of Knowledge’ is an initiative taken up by the company every Diwali. It provides education and professional training to needy students. It has positively affected the lives of thousands of students.
Another such campaign was ‘Joy of Giving’ that encouraged individuals to donate
their used things to the less fortunate. People were given donation bags to donate old clothes and accessories.
The company has a strong belief that agility, intelligence, and trust are the cornerstones of modern enterprise transformation. Their philosophy is rooted in a simple yet powerful idea: Talent and technology, when purposefully aligned, can unlock exponential business outcomes.
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