Illumina India Secures the Top Honor at the 2025 GCC Workplace Awards within the Gulf Cooperation Council
Illumina India Wins Top GCC Award at 2025 GCC Workplace Awards
Illumina India, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, has been honoured with the Top GCC Award at the 2025 GCC Workplace Awards. The awards, hosted by the Zyoin Group, recognise outstanding Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India that set new standards in workplace culture, capability, and collaboration.
Illumina India's world-class innovation, progressive workplace culture, inclusive practices, and strong people focus were key factors in securing the prestigious award. The company's emphasis on creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and part of a meaningful mission, namely contributing to the future of human health, has paid off.
Just a year after its establishment in India, Illumina India joined other key locations as Global Capability Centers, including Singapore, Cambridge (England), Eindhoven (Netherlands), Shanghai, Madison (Wisconsin), Hayward (California), and San Diego. This expansion underscores India's growing recognition as a global innovation powerhouse.
Illumina's focus is on improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. This mission resonates not only within their teams but also across the larger industry ecosystem. The company's culture emphasises people coming first and empowering every team member to grow and make an impact.
The GCC Workplace Awards, now in its second edition, is India's largest GCC Workplace Leadership Summit & Awards. With over 300 participants and nearly 700 nominations, the competition was fierce. However, Illumina India's innovative practices and dedication to shaping a strong culture set them apart.
Jeyandran Chandrasekaran, HR Site Lead at Illumina India, expressed his gratitude at being named a Top GCC. "Being named a Top GCC among such strong competition is a great honour for our company," he said. Ramesh Thamotharan, Director of Global Operations & Site Leader at Illumina India, also made a statement, expressing his pride in the team's achievement.
Illumina can be found online at illumina.com and on various social media platforms such as X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The company serves customers in various markets, including the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments.
The recognition at the GCC Workplace Awards inspires Illumina India to continue creating an environment where people are excited to contribute and thrive. The award is a testament to the company's commitment to its employees and its mission to improve human health.
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- Illumina India's success at the GCC Workplace Awards, a testament to their innovative practices and strong culture, reinforces their position as a global leader, not just in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, but also in fostering a workplace environment where employees feel valued and inspired to contribute to human health.
- As Illumina India continues to shape a culture that empowers its team members and contributes to the future of human health, their focus on technology will undoubtedly lead to further awards and recognition, positioning India as a key player in the global innovation landscape.
