V.Shriram describes their leadership style as delegative and participative. They admire Nelson Mandela as a political leader and Steve Jobs as a business leader. The best leadership lesson they remember is to surround yourself with people smarter than you. They recommend the book Good to Great by Jim Collins on leadership. They note that while all good leaders are managers, not all good managers are leaders. The document then provides details on Francisco D'Souza, the President and CEO of Cognizant. It outlines his career experience and rise to the top over 20 years in the IT industry. It also lists several awards and recognitions he has received for his leadership of Cognizant.

1. By
V.Shriram

3.  My leadership style
Delegative
Participative
Authoritative
 The political leader I admire the most
Nelson Mandela
 The business leader I admire the most
Steve Jobs
 The leadership lesson I remember the best
Surround yourself with people smarter than you
 A book I would recommend on leadership
Good to Great by Jim Collins
 The difference between a manager and a leader
Leadership is about creating a vision, building a positive environment
 All good managers are good leaders
No

4.  Francisco D'Souza has more than 20 years of experience in
the information technology industry, in both operational and
advisory roles.
 Effective 1 January 2007, D'Souza was
appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a
member of the Board of Directors of Cognizant.
 2003 –C.O.O
 1999-2003-Senior Vice President (SVP), North American
Operations and Business Development.
 1998-1999- VP
 1996-1997 – Consultant
 He is noted for his quick rise to the top in his career.

5.  2002 - Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
finalist
 2005 - The Economic Times Entrepreneur Award.
 2009 - named among "America's Best CEOs"
by Institutional Investor magazine.
 2013 - named among "100 CEO Leaders in STEM"
by STEM connector
 2013 - Recognized as the Best CEO in the
Multinational Company category by Forbes India
magazine as part of its 2013 Leadership Awards.
 2014 - "Newsmaker of the Year" by The Financial
Express

6.  Meet 'The kid'
 Boyish looking
 Globe trotter
 Multi-cultural experience
 Not satisfied
 Great future ahead?

7.  Ratings by 2013 . (Glassdoor)
 96% approval ahead of 95% and 94%.
 His three best features :-
 “I am hands-on; I like to hear directly from
clients and employees; I’m determined.”
 His three worst features :-
 “I can be too intense, demanding and
impatient.”