Venkatesh Arunachalam

Venkatesh Arunachalam is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in IT project management and business delivery, currently serving as General Manager of the Life Science Manufacturing Group at Cognizant since January 2019. Venkatesh is responsible for the overall P&L of the Life Science Manufacturing business in the APAC market, focusing on stakeholder engagement at the CxO level and team development. Previously, Venkatesh held roles including Engagement Delivery Partner for various sectors and Senior Project Manager at NCS Group, where responsibilities included managing digital transformation projects and ensuring compliance with PMO processes. Early career experience includes positions at Credit Suisse AG, Ness Technologies, Covansys, Larsen & Toubro Limited, and Tata Consultancy Services. Venkatesh holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and Applications from Thiyagaraja College of Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Thiagarajar College.