Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is a leading provider in the global technology services industry, offering a range of information technology services, including digital, technology, consulting, and operations services.
Founded in January 1994 as a division of Dun & Bradstreet, Cognizant started as a technology unit and later split off into an independent company. The company is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States.
Main Product(s):
Cognizant offers a broad spectrum of services such as digital business, digital operations, and digital systems & technology. It primarily serves financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics sectors.
Short History of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation:
January 1994 – Cognizant was founded as a division of Dun & Bradstreet.
1996 – Became an independent company following a management buyout.
1998 – The company went public on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
2011 – Surpassed the revenue mark of $6 billion, a significant milestone.
2015 – Cognizant joined the S&P 500 index.
2020 – Underwent a major restructuring to focus on digital transformation services.
Key Executives:
Name
Title
Pay
Exercised
Year Born
Mr. Jan Siegmund
Chief Financial Officer
1.52M
N/A
1964
Mr. John Sunshin Kim
Executive VP, General Counsel, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & Secretary
1.16M
N/A
1968
Mr. Balu Ganesh Ayyar
Executive VP and President of Intuitive Operations, Automation & Industry Solutions