R Systems International Limited has been recognized as a Horizon 2 GCC Accelerator in the HFS Horizons: GCC Services, 2026 Report. The research firm cited r systems international for its AI-first Global Capability Center (GCC) model, platform-led delivery capabilities, and strong execution across GCC setup, operations, and transformation. This positioning underscores the company's growing role in helping enterprises establish, scale, and transform GCCs through an AI-native approach that accelerates business outcomes and operational excellence.

The announcement was made on July 29, 2026, from Greater Noida, India, and El Dorado Hills, California. In its assessment, HFS Research highlighted R Systems' portfolio of proprietary accelerators, including GCC Copilot, OptimaAI, EXIQO, and C-Osmosis. These tools are designed to help enterprises accelerate GCC maturity, improve engineering productivity, and drive measurable business outcomes.

Key Capabilities and Assets

HFS Research noted R Systems' focus on innovation, supported by significant investments in AI infrastructure and talent. The report highlighted the following key metrics:

These assets are designed to help enterprises scale AI adoption across their GCC ecosystems. Achyuta Ghosh, Executive Research Leader at HFS Research, stated that R Systems' positioning reflects its strength in helping enterprises move from people-led delivery to AI-enabled, platformized GCC operations. He noted that assets such as GCC Co-Pilot, OptimaAI, EXIQO, Gen AI C-Osmosis, BRACED, and QA-to-QE bring repeatability to setup, operations, engineering velocity, resilience, and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) transitions.

Strategic Outlook

Ashok Chawla, Co-Chief Delivery Officer at R Systems, said that Global Capability Centers are entering a new phase of evolution. "Enterprises are no longer looking at GCCs solely as delivery engines; they expect them to become strategic centers of innovation, AI adoption, and business transformation," Chawla said. He added that the recognition validates the company's vision of enabling GCCs to become AI native by combining engineering excellence, platform-led execution, and measurable business outcomes.

R Systems' GCC offerings span the entire GCC lifecycle, from strategy and setup to operations, optimization, workforce transformation, and AI-driven innovation. The company supports clients through flexible engagement models, including Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), Build-Operate-Transform-Transfer (BOTT), assisted GCC, and hybrid operating models across India, Eastern Europe, APAC, and the Americas.

What the Numbers Show

The recognition highlights a shift in how service providers are evaluated in the GCC space. With over 1,400 AI experts and 150+ reusable AI agents, R Systems is demonstrating a scalable approach to AI integration that goes beyond project-based execution. The presence of 18 industry blueprints suggests a standardized yet adaptable framework for rapid deployment across different sectors, allowing mid-market and private equity-backed enterprises to achieve speed and flexibility in their GCC transformations.

R Systems International Ltd has appointed Shailesh Sharad Kekre as the regular Chairperson of the Board effective June 29, 2026, following a comprehensive reconstitution of its Board of Directors and key committees. The Board approved the appointment of three new Additional Directors (Non-Executive Independent Director)—Mr. Shailesh Sharad Kekre, Ms. Sangeeta Kapil Jit Singh, and Mr. Srikanth Balachandran—and Mr. Pranav Damani as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Director). These changes were necessitated by the completion of the tenure of three existing Independent Directors and the resignation of a Non-Executive Director.

The Board noted that the term of Mrs. Ruchica Gupta, Chairperson and Independent Director, Mr. Kapil Dhameja, Independent Director, and Mr. Aditya Wadhwa, Independent Director, concluded at the close of business hours on June 28, 2026. Consequently, they ceased to be directors, and Mrs. Gupta ceased to be Chairperson. Additionally, Mr. Mukesh Mehta resigned from the post of Non-Executive Director effective June 28, 2026, citing preoccupation and other personal commitments.

Based on the recommendations of the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee, the Board appointed Mr. Shailesh Sharad Kekre, Ms. Sangeeta Kapil Jit Singh, and Mr. Srikanth Balachandran as Additional Directors (Non-Executive Independent Director) for a period of three months from June 29, 2026, or up to the ensuing General Meeting. The Board recommended their appointment as Independent Directors for a term of five consecutive years from June 29, 2026, to June 28, 2031, not liable to retire by rotation. Mr. Pranav Damani was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Director) for a similar interim period, with a recommendation for appointment as a Non-Executive Director liable to retire by rotation.

Consequent to the change in the composition of the Board, the committees of the Board were reconstituted effective June 29, 2026. Mr. Srikanth Balachandran was appointed Chairperson of the Audit Committee, while Ms. Sangeeta Singh was appointed Chairperson of the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee. Mr. Shailesh Kekre was appointed Chairperson of the Management Committee.

The revised composition of the key committees is as follows: