--- title: About Carlson Hall | Build Offshore IT Teams with Talent Leasing & GCC Setup description: Meet the team behind Carlson Hall—helping U.S. companies build offshore IT teams & GCC in India with zero legal overhead, fast setup, and top-tier talent. image: https://www.carlsonhall.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20bustling%20Boston%20pub%20filled%20with%20patrons%20engaged%20in%20animated%20conversations%20laughter%20and%20the%20clinking%20of%20glasses%20In%20one%20corner%20a%20gro.jpeg --- [![Carlson Hall Logo 1-2](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Carlson%20Hall%20Logo%201-2.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Carlson%20Hall%20Logo%201-2.webp "Carlson Hall Logo 1-2")](https://www.carlsonhall.com?hsLang=en) - [HOME](https://www.carlsonhall.com) - [ABOUT US](https://www.carlsonhall.com/about-us) - [SERVICES](https://www.carlsonhall.com/services-ai) - [GLOBALTEAM+](https://www.carlsonhall.com/globalteam-ai) - [GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTER](https://www.carlsonhall.com/gcc_ai) - MORE - [RESOURCES](https://www.carlsonhall.com/resources) - [BOOK A MEETING](https://www.carlsonhall.com/book-meeting) - [CONTACT US](https://www.carlsonhall.com/contact-ai) ## Our Story Like all great ideas, **Carlson Hall Solutions** began with a conversation in a **Boston pub.** What started as an offshore provider of Application and Data services quickly evolved as we recognized our customers needed a trusted partner to simplify offshoring to India—helping them scale, increase efficiencies, and reduce operational costs. **Today, the IT Outsourcing market in India is valued at over $550 billion.** The market has experienced significant growth due to digital transformation, cost optimization, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and automation. Initiatives like Digital India and favorable policies have further accelerated this growth, establishing India as a global outsourcing hub. The industry is highly competitive, comprising both domestic and international players. Large firms excel by forming strategic partnerships, fostering innovation, and investing in digital transformation—though they may face challenges related to communication, quality control, and adaptability. Smaller providers often struggle to keep pace with customer growth and sourcing unique skillsets. **Since 2003, we have distinguished ourselves as the only end-to-end service provider in India,** offering a comprehensive suite of solutions, including GlobalTeam+ and GCC setup. Our services are specifically tailored to small and mid-sized IT organizations, enabling Smarter IT Offshoring for Next-Gen IT with Full Control and Maximum Value. Having hired over **7,500 IT experts** and launched **12+ GCCs** across India, our commitment remains unchanged—a passion for solving problems for our customers, driven by a culture of **speed, execution, and trust.** ## Our Core Values ## Speed Hire in the best talent in India in **Weeks, not Months**. Our team has an extensive network that allows up to find top tier, vetted candidates quickly. ## Execution We have managed and built Indian organizations and GCCs for $1B+ companies. We know what "Great" looks like. ## Trust The Most Trusted end-to-end provider on the market, with customer service and employees in the US and India. We deliver world-class service with full pricing transparency. ## Our Leadership Team ![Praveen headshot 2-1](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Praveen%20headshot%202-1.png?width=300&height=300&name=Praveen%20headshot%202-1.png) Praveen Grover CEO   [LinkedIn icon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-grover-199ba95/) ![Bob New](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bob%20New.png?width=300&height=300&name=Bob%20New.png) Robert Forman Chairman   [LinkedIn icon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-forman-8404a/) ![avatar-mahi-rath12](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/avatar-mahi-rath12.png?width=300&height=300&name=avatar-mahi-rath12.png) Mahi Rath Board Member   [LinkedIn icon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahi-rath-39206034/) ![Ryan Final_v2](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ryan%20Final_v2.png?width=300&height=300&name=Ryan%20Final_v2.png) Ryan McConnell GM of US Operations   [LinkedIn icon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mcconnell-224721124/) ## Our Leadership Team ![Bob Final-1](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bob%20Final-1.png?width=270&name=Bob%20Final-1.png "Bob Final-1") ![Praveen Final](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Praveen%20Final.png?width=400&height=400&name=Praveen%20Final.png "Praveen Final") ![Mahi New](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mahi%20New.png?width=312&height=305&name=Mahi%20New.png "Mahi New") ![Ryan Final](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ryan%20Final.png?width=400&height=400&name=Ryan%20Final.png "Ryan Final") ## **Robert Forman** ## **Chairman of the Board**    [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-forman-8404a/) ## **Praveen Grover** ## **CEO**    [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-grover-199ba95/) ## **Mahi Rath** ## **Chief People Officer**    [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahi-rath-39206034/) ## **Ryan McConnell** ## **GM US Operations**    [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mcconnell-224721124/) 20 #### + ###### Years of Execution 7500 #### + ###### Tech Experts Hired 12 #### + ###### GCCs Launched Across India ## Start Hiring Next-Gen IT Talent in Days   [![Contact Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/242916253/interactive-220750081748.png)](https://www.carlsonhall.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKZVBVl2uHxne0v6ZnNqQxmXLwwLXcmp%2BJy9A9GtNf9oFAFq7sL3dJucWYbz9588UZ%2FdCh66DH1xnUeuze1%2Fc7EHQlQqeeVVQBvnHiLkgOfQUEMvHBdgR3oQQySo75bNzg4317eP3C5ZwWZkVIos4KPHs7yaOeYNngaVjo%3D&webInteractiveContentId=220750081748&portalId=242916253&hsLang=en) ##### Website Pages - [Home](https://www.carlsonhall.com/homepage-old) - [About Us](https://www.carlsonhall.com/about) - [Services](https://www.carlsonhall.com/services) - [GlobalTeam+](https://www.carlsonhall.com/globalteam) - [Global Capability Center](https://www.carlsonhall.com/gcc) - [Resources](https://www.carlsonhall.com/resources) - [Careers](https://www.carlsonhall.com/careers) - [Contact Us](https://www.carlsonhall.com/contact) - [Book a Meeting](https://www.carlsonhall.com/book-meeting) ##### Locations USA: 1 Lincoln St. Boston, MA 02111 Gurugram: Level 18, Tower A, Building No. 5  DLF Cyber City, Gurugram 122002 Hyderabad: Level 1, Unit 2, Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City HITEC City, Hyderabad 500081   ##### Social Media [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/carlsonhallsolutions/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/carlson_hall_solutions?igsh=MTgzNmVvcDRhemJ1Zw==) © 2025 All rights reserved. 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