CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Infosys veteran succeeds Brian Humphries, will remain with the company as special advisor till 15 March. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. has named Ravi Kumar S. as its new chief executive and board member, effective immediately, succeeding Brian Humphries.

Detailed explanation-2: -IT giant Cognizant has announced Ravi Kumar as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing the outgoing Brian Humphries, effective immediately. Mr. Kumar was the president and COO of Infosys until October 2022, before leaving the company to join Cognizant the following week as President of Cognizant Americas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ravi Kumar S has devoted two decades of his life to Infosys as the President and COO of the company.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ravi Kumar succeeds outgoing CEO Brian Humphries, who will stay with the company as special advisor, before departing on March 15. Analysts had previously said that Cognizant’s underperformance warranted action from the board and that a change in leadership was needed.