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Brian Humphries, the CEO of Cognizant Technology Solutions, took the helm on April 1, 2019. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland. Before joining Cognizant, he led Vodafone Business, where he...

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Brian Humphries

CEO of Cognizant

Education

Bachelor's of Business Administration from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1974 - 51 years ago

CEO of Cognizant for

6 years 2 months (Apr 2019 - Present)

Previous Experience

CEO of Vodafone Business

Holdings

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As CEO, Brian Humphries has seen significant fluctuations in his stock holdings. Over the years, he has actively engaged in insider trading, with his holdings peaking in December 2021 at about $10.76 million. His holdings have generally increased, as seen...

Mar 17, 2025

Insider Trading

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CTSH

$1.16M

CTSH at $61.09/share

May 23, 2019

Purchase

Compensation History

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In 2023, Brian Humphries' total compensation was approximately $4.2 million. This includes a base salary of around $317,000 with no bonus given due to a transition in his role at Cognizant. A substantial part of his compensation came from vested stock, valued at nearly $9.6 million. This highlights the company's emphasis on performance-based pay, which is tied closely to its market performance goals. The mix of cash and equity reflects Cognizant's approach to ensuring that executive interests align with those of shareholders, motivating the leadership team to focus on sustainable success. Over the years, Brian's total compensation has shown significant variations, particularly with the notable jump to around $17 million in 2021, demonstrating his impact on the company’s strategy and growth.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$13.86M

Salary

$317.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment with company performance and shareholder interests, focusing on performance-based compensation and long-term retention strategies.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No cash bonus was awarded for 2023 due to his transition out of the CEO role.

Other

$3.90M

Board Justification

This includes severance benefits and other compensation received upon termination, including cash payments and the value of vested stock awards.

Restricted Stock

$9.65M(160.19K RSU)

Board Justification

Vested stock awards from prior grants, including RSUs and PSUs, totaling approximately $9,647,319 in value upon vesting in 2023.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation included revenue growth, adjusted operating margin, and total shareholder return.

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