Malahar Pinnelli, VP and Country Leader, 7-Eleven Global Solution Center (GSC). As Vice President and Country Leader of 7-Eleven Global Solution Center (GSC)\u2014the Global Capability Center of 7-Eleven in India\u2014Malahar Pinnelli leads strategy and operations, driving innovation, digital transformation, and excellence.<\/p>\n
With over two decades of experience in building and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Malahar
\nhas held key leadership roles, including Vice President of Technology and Managing Director of India at Ecolab. He has played a pivotal role in developing high-performing teams and technology solutions for major global retailers such as Target, Kohler, Joann Fabrics, and Digi-Key.<\/p>\n
Malahar has a proven track record of establishing and scaling GCCs for industry leaders such as
\nEcolab, PFS, Digi-Key Electronics, and Callaway Golf. He also served as Senior Vice President of Technology & Managing Director at SMC Squared, a firm specializing in building world-class Global Capability Centers. His leadership in launching Ecolab’s digital innovation center in India further showcases his expertise in assembling and nurturing top-tier technology teams.<\/p>\n
An entrepreneur at heart, Malahar has founded and scaled a startup, demonstrating his self-reliance, innovation, and strategic foresight. His ability to drive digital transformation, enhance Global Business Services, and deliver significant business impact positions him as a distinguished tech and business leader in India<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8628,"menu_order":0,"template":"","team_designation":[],"team_department":[63],"class_list":["post-8627","team","type-team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","team_department-gcc-speakers-2025"],"yoast_head":"\n