AgenciesBENGALURU: Cognizant has appointed Daniel Cohen as senior vice president of banking and financial services for North America, as CEO Brian Humphries moves to bring in fresh talent to spur growth in the IT services firm’s major markets.
Cohen has worked at French IT services firm Atos and has spent over 27 years at IBM.
ET has seen copy of the email.
Cognizant will grow at the slowest pace in its history this year, as its two key business verticals, healthcare and banking, have struggled to expand.
Last quarter, the company announced that former Wipro healthcare executive Jeff Heenan-Jalil would take over as head of its healthcare division. Cohen’s appointment now gives the company a head for its North America banking business. Overall, BFSI contributes over 34% to its revenue.
“Dan and his family have lived across the globe, from the US to the UK, China and Brazil. Cross-cultural assimilation is at the heart of his values, as well as mentoring and investing in career development. He will be based in the New York area,” Sinha said in the email.
Cohen has worked at French IT services firm Atos and has spent over 27 years at IBM.
“Banking and Financial Services continues to play a critical role in our growth strategy, and our leadership team must position Cognizant to win in the digital era. With that in mind, I’m pleased to announce Daniel Cohen as our new Senior Vice President of Banking and Financial Services for North America,” D K Sinha, head of Cognizant North America, said in an email to employees. “I’m eager for Dan to bring a fresh perspective, new energy and even greater client focus to BFS.”
ET has seen copy of the email.
Cognizant will grow at the slowest pace in its history this year, as its two key business verticals, healthcare and banking, have struggled to expand.
Last quarter, the company announced that former Wipro healthcare executive Jeff Heenan-Jalil would take over as head of its healthcare division. Cohen’s appointment now gives the company a head for its North America banking business. Overall, BFSI contributes over 34% to its revenue.
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“Dan and his family have lived across the globe, from the US to the UK, China and Brazil. Cross-cultural assimilation is at the heart of his values, as well as mentoring and investing in career development. He will be based in the New York area,” Sinha said in the email.
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