Cognizant has appointed Rajesh Varrier as its Global Head of Operations and India Chairman & Managing Director, effective October 1, 2024.
Varrier, who previously held leadership roles at Infosys, will replace Rajesh Nambiar, who is set to become Nasscom's president in November 2024. In his new role, Varrier will oversee operations, delivery excellence, and workforce planning at Cognizant. His extensive experience at Infosys, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, and Activecubes positions him to lead Cognizant's continued growth and expansion.