India is a critical and pivotal link in the global talent and services supply chain, says Mehta
Duluth-headquartered AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery and precision Ag technology, is initiating a Digital Capability Center (DCC) in Bengaluru, for which it is planning to hire talented professionals in both its IT and precision Ag & Digital organizations.
The DCC will leverage India’s talent pool and diverse ecosystem of start-ups and academia to conceptualize, develop and test innovative capabilities that accelerate its technology modernization and digitization journey.
Deloitte India, one of India’s leading consulting services providers, will provide end-to-end support to set up the Bengaluru DCC.
“India has the right talent ecosystem for this global Digital Capability Center, and we are confident it will help us continue to lead the industry as a trusted partner for industry-leading, smart farming solutions,” said Daniel Zapf, Vice President, Chief Information Officer, AGCO.
“We believe that our association with Deloitte India will incubate and rapidly scale our digital capability center and attract the best technology talent for AGCO. This strategy will help us accelerate our farmer-centric transformation globally,” he said on 29 April 2022.
“India is a critical and pivotal link in the global talent and services supply chain of global organizations. AGCO’s presence in India will further boost Agri-Tech talent in this talent market. We are excited to partner with AGCO in their journey and to help AGCO realize their strategic goals and objectives,” said Ravi Mehta, Partner, Deloitte India.
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision Ag technology. AGCO delivers customer value through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands like Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®. Powered by Fuse® smart farming solutions, AGCO’s full line of equipment and services help farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, AGCO had net sales of US$11.1 billion in 2021. fiinews.com
