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Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S took home $10.7 million in realised pay in 2025, a 30% jump from his $8.2 million realised compensation the previous year, even as his target pay had been set at $19 million. The gap, the company's SEC filing explained, was primarily because his 2025 performance stock unit grants are scheduled to vest in future periods, subject to performance criteria being met. His realised pay broke down into a base salary of $1.3 million, an annual cash incentive pay-out of $4.39 million at 169% of target, and restricted stock awards of approximately $4.99 million. In a letter to shareholders, Kumar outlined the company's direction: "Our mission is to bridge this gap by building bespoke AI-powered solutions to help simplify, reduce risk and accelerate our clients' journeys to scaled AI adoption and value." Cognizant recorded $21 billion in revenue last year, marking 7% growth, with the company attributing the rise in overall compensation to stronger business performance under Kumar's leadership. The SEC filing also noted that the CEO-to-median-employee pay ratio rose to 477:1 from 378:1 the previous year, even as median employee pay edged up to $45,138 from $44,500. As of 31 December 2025, Cognizant employed approximately 351,600 people, with 256,900 based in India and 41,600 in North America. #Cognizant #RaviKumarS #CEOPay #ITIndustry #TechNews