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HCLTech and University of Western Australia Partner to Build Next-Generation Leadership and Talent Ecosystem

HCLTech partners with University of Western Australia and Tamil Nadu Govt to advance next-generation talent architecture, executive education, and digital leadership at Capability Summit 2026.
HCLTech and University of Western Australia Partner to Build Next-Generation Leadership and Talent Ecosystem

Chennai, March 6, 2026 – In a significant move to strengthen digital leadership and future-ready talent development, HCL Technologies (HCLTech) joined hands with the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Government of Tamil Nadu at the Capability Summit 2026, held at HCLTech’s Sholinganallur campus in Chennai.

The summit, themed “From Complexity to Capability – A Leadership Imperative,” focused on the growing importance of building scalable talent architectures and resilient leadership models to sustain competitive advantage in the digital age.

The leadership dialogue brought together key stakeholders, including:

  • Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu (virtual address)

  • Professor Amit Chakma, Vice-Chancellor, University of Western Australia

  • Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate VP & Global Head, EdTech Business, HCLTech

  • Swapan Johri, President, Growth Markets, HCLTech

  • Dr. Ian Martinus, Investment & Trade Commissioner, Invest & Trade Western Australia

 

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Key Outcomes and Insights:

  • The partnership aims to integrate industry expertise and academic research to create future-ready leadership programs, executive education modules, and innovation exchanges.

  • HCLTech’s initiative reflects its commitment to building sustainable talent ecosystems, fostering continuous learning, and aligning workforce development with global digital priorities.

  • Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan highlighted the critical role of responsible automation and unbiased data in shaping future-ready human capital across sectors such as healthcare and governance.

  • Professor Amit Chakma emphasized that adaptive, globally connected, and innovation-driven leadership systems will define long-term success in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

  • Srimathi Shivashankar noted that embedding learnability, data literacy, and curiosity-driven culture into talent models is key to sustaining competitive advantage.

  • Swapan Johri stressed that as AI reshapes industries, leadership and talent architectures will be decisive in leveraging technological transformation effectively.

About HCLTech:
HCLTech is a global technology services company employing over 226,300 people across 60 countries. The company provides services in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software, serving clients in sectors including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, and Public Services. HCLTech’s consolidated revenue for the 12 months ending December 2025 was $14.5 billion.

 

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About the University of Western Australia:
UWA, Western Australia’s first university, is globally recognized for its research, partnerships, and innovative programs, consistently ranking in the world’s top 100 universities (QS 2025). UWA’s expansion into India, including a forthcoming Chennai campus, strengthens its engagement in building globally competent talent ecosystems.

This collaboration is poised to transform the landscape of digital leadership and workforce development, fostering innovation, global competitiveness, and a pipeline of future-ready professionals.

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