Ravi Kumar S

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

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

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Infosys	President	Jan 2016 - Oct 2022	Led the Infosys Global Services Organization across all global industry segments and served as Chairman for various Infosys subsidiaries
PricewaterhouseCoopers	Unspecified Role	N/A	Worked at PwC in an unspecified role
Cambridge Technology Partners	Unspecified Role	N/A	Held a position at Cambridge Technology Partners
Oracle Corporation	Unspecified Role	N/A	Worked at Oracle in an unspecified capacity
Sapient	Unspecified Role	N/A	Held a role at Sapient

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
TransUnion	Board of Directors	Current	Member of the Compensation Committee and the Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integration Committee
U.S. Chamber of Commerce	Board of Directors	Current	Active member on the Board of Directors

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional 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: %]	Level	Absolute Growth (over 4 years)	Payout Percentage
Threshold	10% CAGR	46%	50% of target award
Target	15% CAGR	75%	100% of target award
Above Target	17% CAGR	87%	200% of target award
Maximum	≥20% CAGR	107%	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: %]	Level	Absolute Growth (over 4 years)	Payout Percentage	Share Quantity
Threshold	10% CAGR	46%	50% of target award	N/A
Target	15% CAGR	75%	100% of target award	46,082
Above Target	17% CAGR	87%	200% of target award	N/A
Maximum	≥20% CAGR	107%	250% of target award	115,205

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)