
Designing and Scaling Next Gen AI-first GCC

Building and Resourcing your
Next-Gen Global Teams

We help you choose the right
Strategic Location for your Business

We work with 500+ Enterprise Grade
AI-first Scaleups across 25 Industries

Proprietary Data for salaries, benefits, GCC costs
and MSA rate card for 30 Countries

Thought Leaders for 25+ years providing insights in Global Talent & AI Reinvention
Our Team
Our experienced team of consultants and advisors brings a deep understanding of the tech landscape and a proven track record of success. We are committed to providing our customers with the strategic guidance and operational support they need to achieve their full potential.

Avinash Vashistha
CEO

Frank Pendle
Partner, Technology

Aparna Thakur
Senior Partner

Gustavo Tasner
Partner, BPM

Jonathan De Luzuriaga
Partner Philippines

Anthony Rajesh
Director, Operations

Ankita Vashistha
Innovation

Raj Mohan
Senior Partner

Javier Pena Capobianco
Consulting

Garima Sathi
Talent

Abhay Vashistha
Partner, UK

Bobby Varanasi
Partner, Malaysia

Bharath Shetty
Partner, Finance

Neelima Gedda
AI-First Program Mgmt
ABOUT THOLONS
Is your Global Enterprise struggling to become AI-Native and your business faces an unprecedented challenge?
The imperative to shift your global operations from delivering incremental efficiency to driving holistic, AI-led reinvention. You need a partner who can look beyond automation to fundamentally redesign your entire operating model, securing a lasting competitive advantage. Without proven expertise and proprietary data, your transformation is at risk of being stalled by generic solutions and the complexities of global talent acquisition.
How Tholons Delivers Your AI-Native Future
Tholons guides the C-suite through this complex journey, focusing our services on fundamentally shifting your business, operating model, and governance to become AI-Native. We don't just recommend change; we deliver it through five core service lines, ranging from foundational AI-Native Strategy to Greenfield Innovation. Whether you need us to act as the premier Systems Integrator for vertical AI platforms or leverage our intelligence to design and scale your AI-First Tech Hubs (GCC), our approach empowers your enterprise to achieve faster growth, superior efficiency, and unmatched agility in the global marketplace. We align service delivery, including Application Development and Maintenance (ADM) modernization, directly to your measurable business outcomes.
Tholons: Pioneering Global Transformation
Navigating the Complexities of Global Scale
For the world's leading enterprises, achieving unprecedented growth requires more than just scaling operations; it demands flawless execution of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and expert navigation of complex outsourcing strategies. You face constant challenges in finding and retaining specialized global talent, protecting intellectual property, and ensuring your hubs are centers of innovation, not just cost.
Why You Should Trust Tholons: Our Pioneer Heritage
For over 25 years, Tholons has not just observed the evolution of global business; we've actively shaped it. We are the architects behind the most successful Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and outsourcing strategies for the world's leading enterprises. Our journey began with a singular vision: to empower companies, like yours, to build, manage, and scale high-performing global teams and innovation hubs that drive unparalleled growth and efficiency.
How We Solve Your Global Talent and Scale Challenge
We are more than advisors; we are pioneers. Our deep understanding of the global talent landscape, coupled with an unwavering passion for client success, has positioned us as the market leader in enabling your company to confidently navigate the complexities and seize the vast opportunities of globalization. We deliver proven blueprints and proprietary intelligence to ensure your global expansion is strategic, predictable, and successful.

250+
Client Engagements
160K
New Employees
16M sq ft
Workspaces
LOCATION
Building Global Teams, GCCs & Innovation Hubs across Global Locations
Navigating a Complex Global Landscape
Scaling global operations demands more than just finding a cost-effective location; you need a partner with a deep, nuanced understanding of regional talent markets, geopolitical dynamics, and specialized capabilities (like IT, ER&D, or BPM) across the globe. Failure to align your GCC strategy with a region's true strengths can lead to unsustainable costs and a lack of competitive talent.
How Tholons Solves Your Location and Scale Challenge
Tholons ensures your global expansion is strategic and successful by providing a significant presence and a well-defined strategy across several key global regions. Our firm's work involves leveraging those precise regional strengths, whether it’s the strong IT talent in India, the exceptional Customer Experience (CX) capabilities in the Philippines, or the emerging ER&D skills in Latin America, to help you establish and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and other high-value global operations. We provide the tailored blueprint to match your business needs to the world’s best talent markets.
Our End-to-End AI-First GCC Services
We provide a holistic suite of services covering every critical aspect of establishing, transforming, and scaling your AI-first Global Capability Center:
GLOBALIZATION STRATEGY
We partner with you to define a clear, actionable strategy for your global expansion. We help you answer the critical questions of "WHAT" to globalize (IT, Client, R&D, Engineering functions), "WHEN" to globalize (phased wave plans for quick wins and complex activities), and "HOW" to globalize (the optimal operating model, such as a GCC Captive, BOT, or ODC). Our strategic guidance ensures every decision aligns with your long-term vision and business goals.
DATA AND INSIGHTS
Our intelligence engine is a predictive tool, not just a database. It's built on the industry's deepest and most current data moat, with 100,000+ data points covering over 100 cities and 50 countries, refreshed quarterly. This allows us to provide you with strategic insights and a dynamic intelligence map to analyze talent, cost structures, and market dynamics with surgical precision, ensuring every decision is backed by unparalleled data.
LOCATION ASSESSMENT
Our location advisory goes beyond static analysis. We leverage AI-driven predictive modeling to simulate the outcomes of various location strategies and identify the optimal locations for your unique objectives. Our system analyzes talent availability, churn rates, and salary inflation trends, and calculates the full Total Cost of Operation (TCO) to give you a precise financial picture.
ENTITY SETUP & COMPLIANCE
Navigating the legal and regulatory landscape of a new country is complex. We provide a seamless path forward by handling legal entity setup and ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance. Our expertise covers all local laws, taxes, and labor regulations. By establishing robust governance structures and shared services, we mitigate risk and ensure your global operations are built on a stable and compliant foundation.
WORKSPACES
We understand that an inspiring workspace is a key driver of productivity and innovation. We provide a comprehensive solution, from designing and building creative and functional physical spaces to managing all aspects of IT infrastructure, facilities, and logistics. Our approach often includes our "Tholons Prime" offerings, providing custom-designed workspaces with a flexible, no-capex model that delivers speed to market without significant upfront investment.
TALENT
Your GCC is only as strong as its people. We are the only global talent sourcing firm exclusively focused on GCCs and their clients. Our "Talent HX" platform is an AI-powered engine that meticulously pre-vets and maps "GCC-quality" talent to your specific opportunities across 50+ roles and 7 experience levels. This delivers unmatched efficiency and drastically reduces time-to-hire. We manage the entire talent lifecycle, from strategic planning and sourcing to onboarding and continuous engagement, enabling you to build high-performing, agile global teams.
AI-FIRST OPERATIONS (ENABLING FUNCTIONS)
Our operational expertise is fortified by AI and our battle-tested frameworks, developed from 28 years of experience. We offer AI-Managed Services and real-time performance monitoring via "Bird Eyes," providing automated recommendations and proactive issue resolution to ensure 24/7 high-performance. We provide operational support for enabling functions like HR, finance, and accounting to ensure they run with maximum efficiency.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
From defining strategic objectives and developing comprehensive roadmaps to establishing robust governance structures, we provide expert program management for every stage of your GCC journey. We excel at stakeholder alignment, communication planning, and risk mitigation, ensuring your initiatives remain on track and evolve to meet changing business needs.
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
We leverage our extensive network and 28 years of experience to identify, qualify, and manage the most effective vendor partnerships for your GCC. Our expertise in vendor contract management ensures alignment, protects your interests, drives accountability, and prevents value leakage, with a focus on comprehensive compliance and integrated ecosystem management for a resilient and high-performing global operation.
ENTERPRISE RE-INVENTION
Your GCC should be a hub for future-proofing your enterprise. Through our corporate accelerator, Arise X, and venture fund, Arise Ventures, we provide a unique ecosystem for catalyzing innovation. We connect your GCC with a vibrant network of cutting-edge startups and emerging technologies, enabling co-creation, prototyping, and the rapid adoption of disruptive solutions. This ensures your GCC isn't just an execution center but a strategic powerhouse for breakthroughs that redefine industry benchmarks.
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Across 25 Industries
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