Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S Honored with Prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S has been awarded the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest recognition given by the Indian government to overseas Indians. The award was presented by India's President at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Bhubaneswar.
Under Kumar's leadership, Cognizant launched the Synapse initiative in 2024, targeting to train one million people globally in emerging technologies by 2026, with emphasis on AI. The program has already reached over 275,000 individuals and is supported by more than $70 million in philanthropic funds.
Cognizant, with nearly 70% of its 340,000 global workforce based in India, maintains its position as the second-largest multinational employer in India's technology sector. The company operates across multiple Indian cities and focuses on advancing AI-first capabilities, driving innovation, and strengthening India's position as a global digital talent hub.
Il CEO di Cognizant, Ravi Kumar S, ha ricevuto il prestigioso Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, il riconoscimento più alto conferito dal governo indiano agli indiani all'estero. Il premio è stato consegnato dal Presidente dell'India durante il Convention del Pravasi Bharatiya Divas a Bhubaneswar.
Sotto la guida di Kumar, Cognizant ha lanciato nel 2024 l'iniziativa Synapse, con l'obiettivo di formare un milione di persone in tutto il mondo sulle tecnologie emergenti entro il 2026, con un'enfasi particolare sull'AI. Il programma ha già raggiunto oltre 275.000 individui ed è supportato da oltre 70 milioni di dollari in fondi filantropici.
Cognizant, con quasi il 70% dei suoi 340.000 dipendenti globali basati in India, mantiene la sua posizione di secondo datore di lavoro multinazionale nel settore tecnologico indiano. L'azienda opera in diverse città indiane e si concentra su avanzare le capacità orientate all'AI, promuovere l'innovazione e rafforzare la posizione dell'India come hub globale di talenti digitali.
El CEO de Cognizant, Ravi Kumar S, ha recibido el prestigioso Premio Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, el reconocimiento más alto otorgado por el gobierno indio a los indios en el extranjero. El premio fue presentado por el Presidente de la India en la Convención del Pravasi Bharatiya Divas en Bhubaneswar.
Bajo el liderazgo de Kumar, Cognizant lanzó en 2024 la iniciativa Synapse, con el objetivo de capacitar a un millón de personas a nivel global en tecnologías emergentes para 2026, con un enfoque en la IA. El programa ya ha alcanzado a más de 275,000 individuos y cuenta con el apoyo de más de 70 millones de dólares en fondos filantrópicos.
Cognizant, con casi el 70% de sus 340,000 empleados globales con base en India, mantiene su posición como el segundo mayor empleador multinacional en el sector tecnológico de la India. La empresa opera en múltiples ciudades indias y se concentra en avanzar las capacidades enfocadas en IA, impulsar la innovación y fortalecer la posición de la India como un centro global de talento digital.
코그니전트의 CEO 라비 쿠마르 S가 인도 정부가 해외 인도인을 위해 수여하는 가장 높은 영예인 프라바시 바라티야 사만 상을 수상했습니다. 이 상은 부반네스와르에서 열린 프라바시 바라티야 디바스 컨벤션에서 인도 대통령에 의해 수여되었습니다.
쿠마르의 지도 아래 코그니전트는 2024년에 시냅스 이니셔티브를 시작했으며, 2026년까지 AI에 중점을 두고 전 세계적으로 백만 명을 교육할 목표를 세웠습니다. 이 프로그램은 이미 275,000명 이상에 도달했으며 7000만 달러 이상의 자선 기부로 지원받고 있습니다.
코그니전트는 거의 34만 명의 글로벌 인력 중 70%가 인도에 본사를 두고 있습니다, 인도 기술 분야에서 두 번째로 큰 다국적 고용주로 자리잡고 있습니다. 이 회사는 여러 인도 도시에서 운영되며 AI 중심의 기능을 발전시키고 혁신을 주도하며 인도를 글로벌 디지털 인재 허브로 강화하는 데 집중하고 있습니다.
Le PDG de Cognizant, Ravi Kumar S, a reçu le prestigieux Prix Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, la plus haute distinction décernée par le gouvernement indien aux Indiens vivant à l'étranger. Le prix a été remis par le Président de l'Inde lors de la convention Pravasi Bharatiya Divas à Bhubaneswar.
Sous la direction de Kumar, Cognizant a lancé en 2024 l'initiative Synapse, visant à former un million de personnes dans le monde entier sur les technologies émergentes d'ici 2026, en mettant l'accent sur l'IA. Le programme a déjà touché plus de 275 000 individus et est soutenu par plus de 70 millions de dollars de fonds philanthropiques.
Cognizant, avec près de 70 % de ses 340 000 employés mondiaux basés en Inde, maintient sa position de deuxième plus grand employeur multinational dans le secteur technologique indien. L'entreprise opère dans plusieurs villes indiennes et se concentre sur le développement des capacités axées sur l'IA, stimule l'innovation et renforce la position de l'Inde en tant que pôle mondial de talents numériques.
Der CEO von Cognizant, Ravi Kumar S, wurde mit dem prestigeträchtigen Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award ausgezeichnet, der höchsten Anerkennung, die die indische Regierung an im Ausland lebende Inder vergibt. Der Preis wurde vom Präsidenten Indiens auf der Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-Konvention in Bhubaneswar überreicht.
Unter Kumars Führung startete Cognizant im Jahr 2024 die Synapse-Initiative, mit dem Ziel, bis 2026 weltweit eine Million Menschen in aufkommenden Technologien zu schulen, mit einem Schwerpunkt auf KI. Das Programm hat bereits über 275.000 Personen erreicht und wird von über 70 Millionen Dollar an philanthropischen Mitteln unterstützt.
Cognizant, mit fast 70% seiner 340.000 globalen Arbeitskräfte, die in Indien ansässig sind, behauptet sich als zweitgrößter multinationaler Arbeitgeber im indischen Technologiesektor. Das Unternehmen agiert in mehreren indischen Städten und konzentriert sich auf die Weiterentwicklung von KI-gestützten Fähigkeiten, Innovationsförderung und die Stärkung der Position Indiens als globales Zentrum für digitale Talente.
- Large workforce presence in India (70% of 340,000 employees)
- Second-largest multinational employer in Indian tech sector
- Synapse initiative reaching 275,000 individuals with $70M philanthropic support
- Strong geographical presence across 12 major Indian cities
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"I am deeply honored to receive the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award," said Ravi Kumar S, CEO, Cognizant. "This recognition is a reflection of Cognizant's steadfast commitment to
Ravi began his distinguished career as a nuclear scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center of
Under Ravi's leadership, Cognizant launched the groundbreaking Synapse initiative in 2024, aiming to train one million people globally in emerging technologies by 2026, with a special emphasis on AI and a focus on
For the past three decades, Cognizant has been integral to
Ravi was named CEO of Cognizant in January 2023 and joined the board of directors for the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in 2024. He is a member of the board of directors of TransUnion. He is also on the board of governors of New York Academy of Sciences and the board of directors for the
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