LPL Financial Opens Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, Names Ramesh Kaza as Country Head
As Executive Vice President and head of country, Ramesh Kaza brings more than two decades of global technology and leadership experience to LPL Financial.
Hyderabad: LPL Financial, one of the largest and fastest-growing wealth management firms in the United States, has strengthened its global operations footprint with the launch of a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad, appointing Ramesh Kaza as Executive Vice President and head of country.
The Hyderabad centre is expected to play a critical role in supporting LPL Financial’s long-term growth strategy, with a focus on technology, digital innovation, operations, data and risk management. Over the next three to five years, the company plans to create hundreds of roles in the city, tapping into Hyderabad’s deep pool of financial services and technology talent.
Expanding Global Capabilities
LPL Financial Holdings Inc., a Fortune 500 company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker LPLA, supports more than 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,200 financial institutions across the United States. The firm manages $2.4 trillion in advisory and brokerage assets on behalf of nearly 8 million individuals, leveraging a technology-led platform that enables personalised financial planning and investment solutions.
The Hyderabad GCC will enhance LPL’s global delivery model, enabling closer collaboration between India-based teams and counterparts in the U.S. The centre will support key functions including technology development, product engineering, operations, analytics, AI, cybersecurity and risk management, aligning with the firm’s broader digital-first strategy.
Why Hyderabad
Hyderabad was selected after a detailed evaluation of global locations, with LPL citing the city’s strong infrastructure, robust business continuity environment and mature financial services ecosystem as decisive factors. The company also highlighted the availability of skilled professionals across engineering, data platforms, AI, middleware and core infrastructure as key enablers for scaling advanced technology capabilities.
The GCC is actively hiring engineers and technologists across areas such as network security, AI engineering, data platforms, software development and enterprise infrastructure, signalling LPL’s intent to position the Hyderabad centre as a strategic innovation hub rather than a back-office operation.
Leadership Appointment
As Executive Vice President and head of country, Ramesh Kaza brings more than two decades of global technology and leadership experience to LPL Financial. He joins the firm from State Street, where he most recently served as chief information officer for India. Prior to that, he spent nearly 16 years at Bank of America, holding senior roles including global delivery head, enterprise CIO and global delivery infrastructure head. Earlier in his career, he worked in strategic technology roles at Fidelity Investments and GE Capital.
Commenting on the appointment, Greg Gates, chief technology and information officer at LPL Financial, said the Hyderabad GCC would be central to the firm’s next phase of innovation.
“The LPL Financial Global Capability Center will leverage the impressive talent in Hyderabad, enabling us to build integrated teams focused on creating next-generation technology that sets a new standard in financial services,” Gates said. “With Ramesh leading the centre, we are well positioned to attract and develop exceptional talent and establish a strong, long-term presence in India.”
Community and Collaboration
Beyond his professional credentials, Kaza is a well-known community leader in Hyderabad. He previously served as chairperson of United Way of Hyderabad and played an active role in community support initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he was appointed secretary general of the Society for Cyberabad Security Council, where he works closely with Cyberabad Police and industry stakeholders on public safety and cybersecurity initiatives.
Reacting to his new role, Kaza said the Hyderabad GCC would be instrumental in accelerating innovation across LPL’s global operations.
“It’s an honor to join LPL at this milestone moment for the firm,” he said. “Innovation is at the core of LPL’s strategy, and the Hyderabad Global Capability Center will unlock new ways for the company to grow. By collaborating closely with teams in the U.S., we will deliver faster, more sophisticated solutions for LPL advisors and the clients they serve.”
India’s Growing GCC Landscape
The launch of LPL Financial’s Hyderabad GCC comes at a time when India’s Global Capability Centre ecosystem is rapidly evolving from cost-focused delivery units to strategic hubs driving innovation, product development and enterprise transformation. Hyderabad, in particular, has emerged as a preferred destination for financial services and fintech GCCs, supported by strong policy frameworks, infrastructure and a growing talent base.
With its focus on advanced technology, AI and integrated global collaboration, LPL Financial’s new centre is expected to contribute meaningfully to both the firm’s global growth ambitions and Hyderabad’s position as a leading GCC destination.
