Cognizant recently announced the appointment of Rajesh Varrier as Global Head of Operations, effective September 2, 2024.
Additionally, he will assume the role of Chairman and Managing Director, India on October 1, 2024, succeeding Rajesh Nambiar, who is leaving Cognizant to become the president of NASSCOM.
Varrier will serve as an Executive Vice President, reporting directly to Ravi Kumar S, Cognizant’s Chief Executive Officer. He will be based in Bangalore, India.
As Global Head of Operations and Chairman & Managing Director, India, Varrier’s responsibilities will include operations, Delivery Excellence, workforce planning, India Leadership Council, expansion in India, and other key responsibilities.
Importantly, he will provide regional leadership for Cognizant’s India-based employees with a strong emphasis on driving company transformation programs, and representing the company as it executes its growth plan across India.
Extensive Tech Background
Rajesh Varrier is a respected, experienced executive whose operational rigor and entrepreneurial spirit align well with Cognizant. Before joining Cognizant in April 2024, Varrier held several prominent positions at Infosys.
He served as EVP, Head of Global Services, and Infosys Americas, where he was responsible for driving global service strategies and operations.
Additionally, Varrier was the Global Head of Infosys’ Digital and Microsoft businesses, leading digital transformation initiatives and strengthening partnerships with Microsoft. He also held the role of SVP of Digital Experience for Infosys’ Microsoft business, focusing on enhancing digital customer experiences and leveraging Microsoft technologies.
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Prior to his tenure at Infosys, Varrier was the CIO and Digital Officer for Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, where he led digital innovation and IT strategy. He also founded Activecubes, an analytics firm, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in data-driven solutions.
Varrier’s academic credentials include an undergraduate degree in Physics and a post-graduate degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, which laid the foundation for his successful career in technology and digital transformation.
Overview of Cognizant
Cognizant engineers modern businesses by helping clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences. This enables organizations to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
By partnering with clients, Cognizant plays a crucial role in improving everyday life through innovative solutions and transformative strategies.
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