Press Release – 6 August 2026
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announced on 6 August 2026 that it has opened a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru, India. The centre is intended to build and strengthen capabilities across the enterprise and to support the company’s continued global growth and operating strategy.
The Bengaluru GCC will bring together talent from multiple business functions, with the aim of increasing capacity, deepening specialised expertise and improving how work is delivered across the organisation. Samir Desai, Chief Digital and Technology Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., said, “Our Bengaluru GCC represents an important investment in the capabilities Abercrombie & Fitch Co. will need to drive continued global growth. This is an enterprise‑wide initiative that extends well beyond technology. By building quality teams with a wide range of experience, we can increase our capacity, strengthen execution and create a more scalable global operating model.”
Mangai Varadarajan, Vice President and Site Leader of Abercrombie & Fitch India GCC, added, “We’re building teams to complement Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s ongoing global growth ambitions. Our focus is on initiatives that deliver meaningful business outcomes, making our India team a trusted, essential extension of our global operations.”
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has engaged ANSR as an advisor to help establish and scale the GCC, drawing on ANSR’s experience in developing high‑impact capability centres in India.
About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a global, digitally led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories targeting kids through millennials. The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie and Hollister, and runs approximately 840 stores across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Its e‑commerce platforms include abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and HollisterCo.com.
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