McDonald’s Opens Global Office in Hyderabad, Strengthening City’s Position as GCC Hub

US multinational fast food restaurant chain McDonald's opened its global office near T-Hub here today.

The office was inaugurated by Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka along with Minister for IT and Industries Sridhar Babu.

Speaking on the occasion, Bhatti said McDonald’s choosing Hyderabad as the base for its Global Office is a clear reflection of faith in Telangana’s exceptional talent.

Hyderabad has now emerged as the capital for GCCs (Global Capability Centres), he said, informing that Hyderabad’s strength has been built over time due to the visionary policies of great leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, P.V. Narasimha Rao, and Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The Deputy CM described the new McDonald’s Global Office as part of a transformative global economic phenomenon.

He stated that in the past two decades, Hyderabad has become the epicentre of global capability centres, with hundreds of such hubs operating in the city today.

“These centres are a reflection of trust in our talent, faith in our governance, and confidence in our shared future,” he said “They are not just back offices; they are the nerve centres of global innovation.”

“McDonald’s is much more than a business. It is a symbol of hope, human connection, and the shared joy of coming together over a meal,” he remarked.

He said that through this new Global Office, that same spirit is being reimagined and strengthened by Hyderabad’s engineers, analysts, and innovators.

“Just as McDonald’s has redefined its supply chains, sustainability, and digital experiences, Hyderabad too is redefining itself as a city where technology and humanity go hand in hand,” the Deputy CM said.

He expressed happiness that McDonald’s will partner with Telangana for skill development and employment opportunities for the youth, ensuring that global capability translates into local opportunity.

The Deputy CM also appreciated the Ronald McDonald House Charities for their service to children and families in need, noting that such compassion reflects Telangana’s philosophy that development must have a human face.

“This new McDonald’s centre is not just another building in Hyderabad’s skyline,” he said. “It is a symbol of India’s confidence, Telangana’s talent, and the power of collaboration between global enterprise and local capability.”

Welcoming the global leadership and employees of McDonald’s to Hyderabad, the Deputy CM said that when McDonald’s began in the 1940s, it represented not just food but also the idea of scale, efficiency, and a connected world.

Over the decades, the golden arches have become a symbol of innovation and operational excellence, serving millions every single day, he said.

He said that both Hyderabad and McDonald’s have proved that with clarity of purpose, one can serve not only a city or a nation but the entire world.

He said that Hyderabad’s enduring strength came from those early investments — institutions like CCMB, University of Hyderabad, BHEL, ECIL, and other public sector enterprises — all born out of Nehru’s vision of building India through strong public institutions.

Representatives of McDonald’s who attended the event include Ms. Skye Anderson, Mr. Deshant Kaila, Mr. Mattijs Backx, Mr. Spero Droulias, and Mr. Das Dasgupta, among others.