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    Ravi Kumar S

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp
    Board
    Since January 12, 2023
    Age
    53 years
    Education
    Earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from Shivaji University and an MBA from Xavier Institute of Management, India.
    Tenure
    Joined as Chief Executive Officer on January 12, 2023 and has led the strategic direction of the company since then.

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    About

    Ravi Kumar S was born in India and built a strong academic foundation by earning a bachelor's degree in engineering and an MBA from prestigious institutions. His early career began as a nuclear scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center, which set the stage for a series of leadership roles at renowned organizations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cambridge Technology Partners, Oracle Corporation, and Sapient.

    Over the course of his career, he made significant contributions at Infosys, where he served in various capacities including as President from January 2016 to October 2022, overseeing the global services organization and even chairing several boards. His experience and expertise led him to the role of Chief Executive Officer at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he stepped in on January 12, 2023, to steer the company’s strategic initiatives.

    In his current role as CEO, he has overseen major transformations, such as launching the Synapse initiative aimed at training over a million individuals globally in emerging technologies, and has strengthened the company's digital and technological footprint. His leadership is also reflected in his involvement in multiple boards and committees, contributing to various philanthropic efforts and advancing global business strategies.

    $CTSH Performance Under Ravi Kumar S

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Infosys PresidentJan 2016 - Oct 2022Led the Infosys Global Services Organization across all global industry segments and served as Chairman for various Infosys subsidiaries
    PricewaterhouseCoopers Unspecified RoleN/AWorked at PwC in an unspecified role
    Cambridge Technology Partners Unspecified RoleN/AHeld a position at Cambridge Technology Partners
    Oracle Corporation Unspecified RoleN/AWorked at Oracle in an unspecified capacity
    Sapient Unspecified RoleN/AHeld a role at Sapient

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    TransUnion Board of DirectorsCurrentMember of the Compensation Committee and the Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integration Committee
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of DirectorsCurrentActive member on the Board of Directors

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$966,036 2023 (Annual)Actual salary earned in 2023; annualized to $1,000,000 for the CEO pay ratio calculation
    All Other Compensation$9,900 2023 (Annual)Maximum allowed 401(k) company contribution

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    CEO New Hire Award of PSUs

    Metric [unit: %]LevelAbsolute Growth (over 4 years)Payout Percentage
    Threshold10% CAGR46%50% of target award
    Target15% CAGR75%100% of target award
    Above Target17% CAGR87%200% of target award
    Maximum≥20% CAGR107%250% of target award

    Grant Date: January 12, 2023 Grant Date Fair Value: $3,204,081 Evaluation Period: January 12, 2023 to January 12, 2027 Actual Performance as of December 31, 2023: 30.4% CAGR (qualifies for maximum payout)

    Relative TSR Award (for context)

    Metric [unit: %]LevelAbsolute Growth (over 4 years)Payout PercentageShare Quantity
    Threshold10% CAGR46%50% of target awardN/A
    Target15% CAGR75%100% of target award46,082
    Above Target17% CAGR87%200% of target awardN/A
    Maximum≥20% CAGR107%250% of target award115,205

    Grant Date: January 12, 2023 Grant Date Fair Value: $3,204,081 Evaluation Period: Four-year period ending January 2027 Actual Performance as of December 31, 2023: 30.4% CAGR (on pace for maximum payout)