Bavani Subramaniam

About Bavani Subramaniam

Seasoned P&L leader and technology executive with 25+ years of experience driving growth, innovation, and transformation across outsourcing, sales, and engineering delivery. Currently serving as a GenAI Transformation Leader, enabling growth and guiding enterprises on their journey to become AI-First organizations.At Cognizant, I lead the P&L for the Communications business, helping clients navigate the next era of digital experience through automation, AI-powered transformations, and innovative solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.My career spans Asia, Europe, and the Americas, giving me a truly global perspective. This experience enables me to lead cross-cultural teams, adapt to diverse business environments, and build strong client partnerships worldwide.I am passionate about aligning strategy with execution, empowering teams, and delivering sustainable impact at scale. My focus is on building long-term partnerships, driving AI-first innovation, and shaping outcome-driven engagements that create lasting value for clients and stakeholders.

Experience

1. AVP - Product Engineering

   Cognizant

   Feb 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   P&L Owner managing the largest telecom service provider portfolio across geographies, expanding programs through outcome-based business models and driving sustainable growth.Executed solution-driven growth strategies, leading to AI-First transformation programs that delivered measurable cost savings and operational efficiencies.Built and nurtured CXO and SVP-level relationships, fostering strategic partnerships and long-term client trust.Created and scaled dedicated GenAI teams focused on business transformation and Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC) solutions, achieving 100% adoption and delivering substantial cost savings through the incubation of AI-First teams and initiatives.

Education

• PSG College of Technology

  B.E, Electronics & Communication Engg