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Francisco D'Souza has 17 years of experience in the information technology industry in both operational and advisory roles. Prior to his current position Frank was the Chief Operating Officer where he had responsibility for Cognizant’s global delivery marketing and sales business development and client services organizations. Previously he led the Company’s North American and European operations. He joined Cognizant when the Company was founded in 1994. Earlier in his career Francisco spent four years at various divisions of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation holding key positions in marketing strategic planning and new business development in Germany the US and India.
Francisco was born in Nairobi Kenya and has traveled widely in countries ranging from Panama to Hong Kong where he obtained his Bachelor's degree from the University of East Asia. He also received an MBA from Carnegie-Mellon University. Francisco has earned many industry accolades to include Economic Times Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year ® 2007 for New Jersey. | 