Rethinking GCC Leadership Series (2)-Strategic talent starts with strategic hiring

Credentials scale teams. Potential scales impact.

With scaling GCCs the brief seems clear: hire fast, build faster. But with experience I have learned hiring for credentials alone doesn't build resilience. The hires who make the biggest impact aren't always the most decorated they were the ones who could grow with the business. In the GCC context, there are 3 critical hiring layers to consider:

1. Entry-Level Talent (0–5 years):
Bring energy, adaptability, and competitive cost base. When nurtured well, they become culture carriers.
2. Strategic Lateral Hires:
Mid-level professionals who bring in fresh perspectives and can help shape practices aligned with your aspirational culture.
3. Leadership Hires:
Leaders who exemplify the values you want embedded in your GCC and bring the strategic depth needed to accelerate your transformation.

Hiring for today and tomorrow means hiring with intention. Potential over pedigree. Strategic depth over instant wins.

What’s worked for you in building high-impact GCC teams? I’d love to learn from your experience. 👇