– USA, NJ – Cognizant Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced the appointment of Bram Schot to its Board as an independent director, effective April 3, 2023, expanding the Board to 14 members, of whom 13 are independent.
“We are pleased to welcome a leader of Bram’s caliber to the Cognizant Board,” said Stephen Rohleder, Chair of the Board. “With over three decades of automotive experience, including senior executive roles at industry-leading companies, Bram brings significant international operational, managerial and technological expertise to our Board. Beyond his automotive industry experience, Bram’s deep understanding of innovation, risk management, sustainability, and the importance of a customer-centric approach will be a tremendous asset to the Board and management as we continue to focus on reaccelerating growth.”
About Abraham Schot
Bram Schot brings to Cognizant more than three decades of experience in the automotive industry, including management positions at DaimlerChrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, and Audi. From 2011 to 2020, he worked for the Volkswagen AG group of companies, including most recently as the Chairman and CEO of the Audi Group, Member of the Group Board of Volkswagen AG, Chairman of Premium Car Group, CCO Volkswagen Group, and Vice-Chairman Porsche Holding, Salzburg, Austria from 2018 to April 2020. Prior positions include his roles as a Member of the Board of the Audi Group from 2016 to 2018 and a Member of the Board of Volkswagen CV from 2011 to 2016. Before that, Mr. Schot held several directors and senior leadership roles within Mercedes-Benz and Daimler AG in Italy and the Netherlands.
Mr. Schot currently sits on the Board of Directors of Shell plc and Signify NV. He has also been an Associate Professor of Practice in Corporate Strategy at the SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy, since 2021 and has held senior advisory roles with various companies, including Carlyle Group since 2021. He received a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Bradford, England.
About Cognizant
Cognizant engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life.
Source: https://www.cognizant.com/
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