Nageswar Cherukupalli

Nageswar Cherukupalli is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the technology and financial services sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and BU Head at Cognizant, Nageswar is responsible for strategic initiatives focused on engaging with the startup ecosystem and driving growth in the Financial Services Segment. During a significant tenure at Infosys, Nageswar held multiple senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President and Industry Head for Financial Services, overseeing a multimillion-dollar portfolio and defining the Data & Analytics strategy for major clients. Nageswar's early career included roles at Tech Mahindra, CMC Limited, and various engineering positions where foundational skills in technology and project management were developed. Nageswar earned an Executive Program in Management from Harvard Business School and holds a BTECH in Electronics and Communication from Nagarjuna University.