Ravi Kumar’s Rs 137 cr package: How Cognizant's CEO stacks up against his peers

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar earned ₹70 crore in FY24, significantly lower than his ₹137 crore target compensation, according to a US SEC filing. The gap stems from performance-linked stock units that are yet to vest. Despite a 14% pay rise over last year, Kumars compensation lags behind peers like Wipros ex-CEO Thierry Delaporte. Cognizants CEO-to-median employee pay ratio stood at 378:1, with Kumars earnings driven by salary, incentives, and restricted shares rather than full equity awards.