Gagan Syal is an experienced professional with a strong background in the Life Sciences sector, currently serving as the Head for France, Southern Europe, and the Middle East regions at Cognizant. With an extensive career spanning from April 2004 to the present, Gagan has held various leadership roles including Head of Life Sciences for EMEA & APAC, and has managed client relationships at senior levels while overseeing business development and strategic planning. Prior to Cognizant, Gagan worked at Satyam as a Senior Business Analyst and Sr. Software Engineer. Gagan holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing and Technology from the Indian School of Business and a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology.