US-based wealth management company Kestra Holdings has inaugurated its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, expanding its presence in India. The new centre will focus on technology, data, analytics and artificial intelligence, supporting the company’s global operations.
The Bengaluru facility will work alongside teams from Kestra Holdings, Kestra Financial and Bluespring Wealth based in Austin and Phoenix in the US. The centre is expected to strengthen collaboration across the company’s business and technology functions.
Bengaluru Centre to Drive Technology and AI Capabilities
Kestra Holdings plans to use the new centre to strengthen its technology, data, analytics and AI capabilities. The facility will bring together employees and teams working on capabilities that support the company’s wider operations.
The company had been building its India team over the past several months ahead of the inauguration. Its earlier updates highlighted plans to use Bengaluru’s talent base to develop technology platforms and support its business operations.
Vinay Kant Highlights Expansion and Hiring Plans
Sharing the inauguration update on LinkedIn, Vinay Kant, Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Kestra Holdings, described the new facility as a capability center built to own real outcomes and drive innovation.
He also highlighted the growth of the India team and indicated that the company plans to create more opportunities for professionals. More roles, more opportunities, and more ways to build and lead are on the way, Kant said.
The announcement points to further hiring and leadership opportunities as Kestra continues to expand its India operations.
Kestra Strengthens Its Global Operating Network
The Bengaluru GCC will work closely with Kestra’s teams in the US, including its operations in Austin and Phoenix. This will connect the India team with the company’s existing wealth management businesses and support its global functions.
The centre adds to Kestra Holdings growing international presence and gives the company a dedicated base in India to develop its technology and digital capabilities.
