Cognizant's Chief Executive Officer Ravi Kumar's target compensation for 2025 has increased by 18% to $19 million, reflecting the company's strategy to retain top leadership amid a focus on AI-driven growth. However, Kumar's actual realised earnings were $10.7 million, primarily due to a significant portion of his pay being tied to long-term stock incentives that vest over multiple years. The increase in compensation was attributed to a higher allocation of long-term incentives and a salary revision, with approximately 93% of his package linked to performance metrics such as revenue growth and operating margin expansion. Cognizant reported revenues exceeding $21 billion in 2025, achieving a 7% growth rate, and has been focusing on enhancing its AI-led services. The CEO pay ratio has widened, with Kumar's realised compensation being 76 times the median salary of US employees and 237 times the median global employee pay, highlighting the disparity in compensation structures across different regions.