Cognizant has appointed Rajesh Varrier as Chairman and Managing Director, India, effective from October 1, 2024, and as Global Head of Operations, effective immediately.
In his new role, he is responsible for operations, delivery excellence, workforce planning, India leadership council, and expansion in India. He will also 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.
Prior to this, he served as Executive Vice President (VP), Head of Global Services and Infosys Americas, as well as Global Head of Infosys’ Digital and Microsoft businesses. He has also previously served as Senior VP of Digital Experience for the Microsoft business at Infosys. Moreover, he worked at Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, and is the Founder of Activecubes.
Varrier is replacing, Rajesh Nambiar, who is joining NASSCOM by end of September 2024.
