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Mohammed Faraz Khan, Partner, GCC Setup and Transformation at Zinnov

Mohammed Faraz Khan

Partner, GCC Setup and Transformation

Mohammed Faraz Khan is Partner at Zinnov, where he leads the GCC Setup and Transformation practice for the EMEA region and advises Fortune 500 and mid-market enterprises on GCC design, setup, and transformation. He enables organizations to strengthen workforce modernization, optimize costs, improve productivity, and unlock long-term value through scalable operating models.

About Faraz

Mohammed Faraz Khan leads Zinnov's GCC Setup and Transformation practice for EMEA-headquartered companies, where he partners with global organizations to design, scale, and optimize their Global Capability Centers. He brings deep expertise in GCC setup, workforce modernization, cost optimization, innovation enablement, and collaborative operating models, with a strong focus on value creation and measurable business outcomes.

Across software and internet, industrial and engineering, automotive, healthcare, BFSI, consumer electronics, energy, and semiconductors, Faraz has enabled enterprises across 8+ industry sectors to unlock emerging talent hubs, improve engineering velocity, and build operating models that support growth. He has also been instrumental in shaping center charters, building ecosystem partnerships, and implementing best-in-class programs across global centers, while actively advancing the GCC narrative across EMEA.

Faraz partners with private equity firms and enterprise leaders to drive business-led value creation that enhances performance and enterprise value. With experience spanning 50+ GCC setup and scaling engagements and 100+ GCC advisory initiatives, he brings a practical perspective on building high-impact global capability centers. A Certified OKR Professional and recognized thought leader, he is also deeply interested in AI and Big Data, and continues to explore how these technologies can strengthen the strategic impact of global centers.

Areas of impact

  • Guiding Fortune 500 and mid-market enterprises on GCC setup, operating model design, and capability evolution.
  • Enabling organizations to build and scale GCCs across EMEA with a focus on talent access, cost efficiency, and business value.
  • Accelerating workforce modernization, engineering velocity, and innovation through scalable GCC operating models.
  • Supporting private equity firms in unlocking value creation opportunities across portfolio companies.
  • Advancing GCC ecosystem partnerships and center charters that strengthen long-term execution and business impact.

Education

  • B.E, Mechanical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore

Focus areas

  • GCC Setup
  • Global Capability Center Setup Expertise
  • GCC Design, Setup, and Transformation
  • Fortune 500
  • Mid-Market Enterprises
  • GCCs in EMEA Region
  • GCC Model
  • Workforce Transformation
  • Cost Arbitrage
  • Value Creation
  • Globalization Journey
  • Operating Models
  • Innovation at Scale
  • Private Equity Firms
  • AI
  • Big Data

Publications

Thought leadership

Media mentions

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mohammed Faraz Khan?
Mohammed Faraz Khan is a Partner at Zinnov, where he leads the GCC Setup and Transformation practice for the EMEA region from London. He advises Fortune 500 and mid-market enterprises on GCC design, setup, and transformation, enabling organizations to strengthen workforce modernization, optimize costs, improve productivity, and unlock long-term value through scalable operating models.
What does Mohammed Faraz Khan do at Zinnov?
He leads the GCC Setup and Transformation practice for EMEA-headquartered companies, partnering with global organizations to design, scale, and optimize their Global Capability Centers - unlocking emerging talent hubs, improving engineering velocity, and building operating models that support growth. With 50+ GCC setup and scaling engagements and 100+ GCC advisory initiatives, he also partners with private equity firms to drive business-led value creation.
What are Mohammed Faraz Khan's areas of expertise?
His focus areas include GCC setup and Global Capability Center setup expertise, GCC design, setup, and transformation, workforce transformation, cost arbitrage, value creation, operating models, innovation at scale, private equity, and AI & Big Data - across Fortune 500 and mid-market enterprises in the EMEA region.
Where has Mohammed Faraz Khan been featured and recognized?
Faraz is a Certified OKR Professional and a recognized thought leader who has been featured on leading platforms such as The Economic Times and Fortune India. He is a regular speaker at internal and external forums, podcasts, and industry events, and is a staunch advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
What is Mohammed Faraz Khan's background and education?
Prior to Zinnov, Faraz held key roles at renowned organizations such as Frost & Sullivan and John Crane. He completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering in Bangalore.
What thought leadership has Mohammed Faraz Khan published?
Faraz's work spans Zinnov's EMEA GCC research, including the Germany GCCs in India report ('Germany's India Advantage') and the UK GCCs in India 2025 report, along with the 'India Rising Perspective: Engineering Europe's Future with India' newsletter series. His perspectives on GCC trends across the Middle East, UK, Europe, and non-US markets have also been featured in Analytics India Magazine, The Hindu BusinessLine, The Economic Times, and Computer Weekly.
How can I contact Mohammed Faraz Khan?
You can connect with Faraz on LinkedIn, email him at info@zinnov.com, or reach the Zinnov team via the contact page to discuss GCC setup, transformation, and value creation across EMEA.

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