Priyaranjan (Ranjan) Jha

SVP and Head, Global Business Services Iron Mountain

Priyaranjan has 26 years of global experience in Global Capability Centres, GBS, transformation, technoilogy & marketing. He has worked for Iron Mountain, PepsiCo, GE-Genpact, Reliance, IBM and Tata.

He is currently Senior Vice President and Head of Global Business Services at Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM), responsible for strategy, transformation, execution, growth and P&L ownership of this key enterprise function. 

Between 2019 and 2024, he was at PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP) as COO of GBS, responsible for operations of all their hubs (China, Egypt, India, Mexico, Poland, Russia and Spain). He also set up their greenfield India centre. 

He is known for excellence in building, integrating and mentoring large, multi-geography teams. He is passionate about culture, purpose, engagement, communications, and process excellence. 

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

9:30 AM Senior GBS Panel - Global Tectonics: The Convergence of Geopolitical Shifts and The Rapid Expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs)

The intricate interplay of geopolitical forces and the rapid growth of GCCs are creating a complex and dynamic environment for organizations worldwide. This session will explore how these interconnected trends are influencing business strategies, operational models, and talent management.


  • Strategies for organizations to optimize their global footprint 
  • Talent acquisition and retention in a dynamic global environment 
  • The role of the BPO moving forward 

11:20 AM What Is the Role of the Outsourcer in the Next Two Years?

BPO has been a part of the shared services story since it began. But what chapter are we in now? Automation and AI have disrupted traditional contracts and most companies don’t want to give it all away. This discussion will focus on the evolving outsourcing landscape and address: 

  • When to use an outsourcer vs. Software 
  • What does business continuity look like when working with a BPO during a geopolitical crisis?  
  • The impact of remote work and the gig economy on outsourcing models 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Priyaranjan (Ranjan).

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