Global technology services firm Cognizant Technology Solutions has appointed Ramkumar Ramamoorthy as Chairman and Managing Director of Cognizant India and head of India Operations, Cognizant CEO Brian Humphries has announced in a note which sent to employees this morning. Ramamoorthy will be reporting directly to the company’s executive committee.
In the note, Humphries said, “Through countless interactions with our leaders and teams in India, not to mention two week-long visits there, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the jewel that is Cognizant India, the hub of our global delivery, solutioning, and innovation. We are fortunate to have many talented and engaged colleagues in India, more than 200,000 in all, who excel at serving our clients. Cognizant India will build a bright future with the most admired delivery engine, blending innovative efficiency. In future which also includes attracting and developing more of the best talent, strengthening our brand and reputation, and ensuring the highest levels of ethics, compliance, and governance.”
As per Humphires’s words in his 21-plus year with the company, Ramkumar has played a leading role in developing many India based portfolios which includes marketing and communication, market research and intelligence, public affairs, and knowledge management, along with spearheading the activation of their corporate purpose through the work and generosity of Cognizant Foundation and Cognizant Outreach.
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