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Updated on: Jan 2022
Mindtree appoints Cognizant’s Suresh Bethavandu as Chief People Officer
CHRO Move

Mindtree appoints Cognizant’s Suresh Bethavandu as Chief People Officer

IT Major, Mindtree, a part of Larsen & Toubro Group appoints Suresh Bethavandu as new Chief People Officer, effective December 1, 2021. He replaces Paneesh Rao who is elevated as Global Head of Sustainability. In his new role, Suresh will be responsible for the entire gamut of People and Culture agenda of the organization. Suresh […]

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Cognizant appoints new Head for Middle East business operations
C-Suite Move

Cognizant appoints new Head for Middle East business operations

Cognizant announced that Maged Wassim has joined the company as Vice President, Head of Middle East. In this role, Maged will lead Cognizant’s commercial activities to supercharge growth in the region. Under his leadership in the Middle East, Cognizant will contribute to the region’s goal to move to a knowledge-based economy, focused on digital transformation […]

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Cognizant CEO Brian Humphries on Talent Challenges Right Now
Talent Acquisition

Cognizant CEO Brian Humphries on Talent Challenges Right Now

Digital services have become more important than ever since the pandemic began in early 2020, and that’s meant big business for major technology companies including cognizant. But there’s also a downside to the tech boom. It’s making it more difficult than ever to recruit and retain software developers and other tech workers who can demand […]

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Cognizant ropes in IBM veteran as new MD for Switzerland business
C-Suite Move

Cognizant ropes in IBM veteran as new MD for Switzerland business

Cognizant has announced the appointment of Thomas Gassenbauer as Managing Director for Switzerland, effective November 1, 2021. As a member of Cognizant’s DACH leadership team, Thomas Gassenbauer will be based in Zürich and lead all aspects of Cognizant’s operations in Switzerland, including strategic planning, commercial development, and client delivery. Thomas Gassenbauer will also be part […]

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Cognizant invites applications for freshers & experienced people hiring
Hiring

Cognizant invites applications for freshers & experienced people hiring

Cognizant, an American multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services invites applications for freshers & experienced people hiring in India. The company had said earlier while announcing its q2 results for the quarter ending on June 30 that the company will onboard approximately 30,000 new graduates in 2021 and make […]

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Cognizant appoints a new Business Unit Leader for BFS North America
C-Suite Move

Cognizant appoints a new Business Unit Leader for BFS North America

Cognizant, a technology company that provides business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services has announced the appointment of Craig Stanley as Business Unit Leader for BFS North America with immediate effect. Prior to this, Craig led Cognizant’s Banking and Financial Services business, focusing our capabilities on business and technology-led digital disruption. Commenting on his appointment […]

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What is Wipro’s new plan to deal with Attrition Issues
Employee Engagement

What is Wipro’s new plan to deal with Attrition Issues

Rising attrition in IT Industry is the biggest challenge that has come out due to exploding demand for digital talent. TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Tech, Cognizant, and Capgemini, etc all the big IT service providers and facing high numbers of voluntary exits. Speaking with SightsIn Plus, Saurabh Govil, President & CHRO, Wipro said, “Attrition has […]

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HCL surpassed Cognizant, become the fourth-largest IT company
Industry

HCL surpassed Cognizant, become the fourth-largest IT company

On Thursday, HCL Technologies Ltd has surpassed Cognizant Technologies Solutions Corp. to become the fourth-largest IT company services company. Noida-based firm HCL’s market capitalization surpassed Cognizant’s, highlighting the Nasdaq-listed firm’s challenges under chief executive Brian Humphries. Teaneck, New Jersey-based Cognizant’s stock closed at $73.56 on Nasdaq on Wednesday, giving the company a market cap of […]

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Cognizant to Acquire TQS Integration
Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant to Acquire TQS Integration

Cognizant has announced that it has agreed to acquire TQS Integration, a privately owned global industrial data and intelligence company based in Lismore, Ireland. TQS delivers manufacturing data intelligence, global technology consulting, and digital systems integration to help manufacturers accelerate their digital transformations. Founded in 1998, TQS services clients in the life sciences, food and beverage, and […]

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Cognizant India starts vaccination drive for 6.5 lakh employees, families
Coronavirus

Cognizant India starts vaccination drive for 6.5 lakh employees, families

Cognizant India starts vaccination drive for 6.5 lakh employees, families IT major, Cognizant India has announced a nationwide vaccination drive for more than 650,000 associates, their families, and support teams. Additionally, the company is also delivering 1,000 oxygenated beds, ventilators, and vaccinations through $8.5 million (about Rs 60 crore) in Covid relief for the worst-hit […]

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Cognizant ropes in Apple veteran Rashmi Vasisht as VP- Corp Comms
Appointments

Cognizant ropes in Apple veteran Rashmi Vasisht as VP- Corp Comms

Cognizant ropes in Apple Veteran Rashmi Vasisht as Vice President- Corporate Communications IT Major, Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced the appointment of Rashmi Vasisht as Vice President- Corporate Communications, effective May 2021. She will be based out at Gurugram. Rashmi has over two decades of experience in corporate communications, media relations, digital strategies, and public affairs […]

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