Robert Telesmanic
On May 23, 2025, Robert Telesmanic notified Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the “Company”) of his plans to retire from his role as SVP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective as of July 1, 2025.
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Cognizant increases 2026 share repurchase target by $1B to $2B; board adds $2B to authorization
Board approved $2B increase to repurchase authorization; remaining capacity ~$3.45B as of May 17, 2026.
Cognizant reports Q1 revenue $5.4B (+5.8% YoY), adj. EPS $1.40 (+13.8%), raises margin outlook
Revenue $5.4B, up 5.8% YoY (3.9% CC); GAAP EPS $1.39 (+3.7%), adj. EPS $1.40 (+13.8%).
Cognizant reassigns President Balu Ganesh Ayyar to APAC & Japan and Industry Solutions
Balu Ganesh Ayyar transitioned from President - Intuitive Operations & Automation and Industry Solutions.
Q4 revenue $5.3B (+4.9% YoY, +3.8% CC); FY revenue $21.1B (+7.0% YoY, +6.4% CC), exceeding full-year guidance.
Cognizant Q3 revenue $5.42B (+7.4% YoY); raises FY constant-currency growth guidance to 6.0-6.3%
Revenue $5.42B, up 7.4% YoY (6.5% CC), above guidance; strongest sequential organic growth since 2022.
Cognizant Q2 beat: revenue $5.25B (+8.1% YoY), record bookings $27.8B, guided 4-6% CC growth
Q2 revenue $5.245B, up 8.1% YoY (7.2% CC), above guidance high end; GAAP EPS $1.31 (+15%), adj EPS $1.31 (+12%).
Cognizant re-elects all 13 directors; shareholder special meeting proposal fails
All 13 director nominees elected with majority support; CEO Ravi Kumar S received 413.5M for, 230k against.
Cognizant appoints Alina Kerdman as CAO, replacing retiring Robert Telesmanic
Robert Telesmanic to retire as SVP, Controller & CAO effective July 1, 2025; will stay as special advisor through Dec 31, 2025.
On May 23, 2025, Robert Telesmanic notified Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the “Company”) of his plans to retire from his role as SVP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective as of July 1, 2025.
On May 28, 2025, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of Alina Kerdman as SVP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective as of July 1, 2025.
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