Lennox boosts India GCC presence with $6-mn Chennai expansion
13 Mar 2025 / 03 min read
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Lennox International Inc., a leading US-based provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions, has invested $6 million to expand its India Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, underscoring its commitment to innovation, job creation, and sustainable development in the region.
The expansion will increase the facility's footprint to 150,000 square feet, enabling Lennox to boost its workforce from 900 to 1,500 employees. The Chennai center, established in 2010, has evolved into a critical hub for Lennox's global operations, with a diverse talent pool spanning IT, engineering, finance, marketing, and human resources.
“Chennai remains a vital hub for our global operations, and we're excited to reinforce our commitment to innovation, job creation, and sustainable development in India,” said Prakash Bedapudi, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Lennox. “Our investment in Chennai reflects our confidence in the region's talent pool and its potential to drive growth and innovation,” the Hindu Business Line quoted Bedapudi as saying.
The expansion is part of Lennox's broader strategy to tap into India's growing talent pool and reinforce its position as a leader in the global HVACR market. With a global revenue of $5.3 billion as of 2024, Lennox serves both residential and commercial customers, providing heating, cooling, refrigeration, and climate control solutions that reduce carbon footprint.
Lennox's Chennai center is its largest outside of the US, and the company aims to reach full capacity of 1,500 employees within the next two years, contingent upon talent availability. The expansion is expected to further strengthen Lennox's presence in India, while driving innovation, growth, and sustainability in the region.
The Chennai GCC, established in 2010, has evolved into a key strategic hub for Lennox, attracting top talent in IT and engineering. Over the years, its scope has expanded beyond technology to support finance, marketing communications, HR, legal, customer experience, and sourcing, broadening its role in global operations.
