Brian Humphries
As Cognizant’s first outsider CEO, Humphries offers global finance, strategy, and sales skills but his lack of IT consulting background restricts his influence on revenue.
Industry insiders commend Humphries’ decisive leadership and competitiveness yet warn his abrasive style could undermine team cohesion.
Although no misconduct is reported, Humphries’ reputation for harsh treatment of unready colleagues sparks worries about his leadership approach at Cognizant.
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