Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S. Recognized on the 2025 TIME 100 AI List
Chennai: Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S. has been named to the prestigious 2025 TIME 100 AI list, highlighting his visionary leadership and contributions to the field of enterprise AI. The list recognizes the most influential leaders, thinkers, scientists, and policymakers shaping today’s AI landscape.
Kumar’s Leadership and Cognizant’s Commitment
Under Kumar’s leadership, Cognizant has pledged $1 billion to accelerate enterprise AI and has launched initiatives such as the global Synapse skilling program, which aims to provide AI and advanced technology training to 1 million people. The company has also set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most participants in an online generative AI hackathon, with over 53,000 employees participating across 40 countries.
Driving AI Innovation
Kumar has pioneered an organizational structure that supports agile, purpose-driven collaboration, enabling employees to share ideas and drive innovation. The Bluebolt program, a grassroots innovation initiative, has empowered employees to share over 500,000 ideas, demonstrating the company’s commitment to harnessing AI to meet growing opportunities.
Kumar’s Roles and Responsibilities
As a member of several prominent boards, including the US Chamber of Commerce, US India Strategic Partnership Forum, and Transunion, Kumar will continue to amplify his vision for AI. He also chairs the AI Working Committee, Information Technology and Communications forum of the World Economic Forum, and the Nasscom US CEO Forum, solidifying his position as a leader in the AI industry.
