Starbucks Chooses Chennai for First India GCC; Hiring to Begin in 2027

Starbucks is coming to Chennai with its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India.

Jobs: Around 800 technology professionals in the first phase
Hiring: Expected to begin in Q1 2027
Focus: Technology and global business operations
Location: Chennai

The center will support Starbucks’ global operations and gradually bring some work currently handled by third-party providers in-house. Starbucks said Chennai was selected for its technology talent, talent retention, and infrastructure.

Property Inside Take: Another major global company setting up in Chennai could add to the city’s growing technology and employment ecosystem.