Cognizant has welcomed back Sailaja Josyula as the Global Head of its Global Capability Center (GCC) Service Line. Based in Hyderabad, Sailaja will play a key role in driving Cognizant’s GCC strategy, ensuring it remains future-ready and aligned with evolving client needs.
A seasoned leader with a deep understanding of the BFSI sector, Sailaja previously served as Cognizant’s Center Head of Hyderabad and Global Head of BFSI Operations Delivery. Her return marks a significant milestone as Cognizant strengthens its GCC offerings, helping organizations scale operations, optimize outsourcing, and enhance service delivery.
With a strong track record in large-scale operations, offshoring, automation, analytics, and risk management, Sailaja has held senior roles at EY, Thomson Reuters, HSBC, and Nagarjuna Fertilizers. Her expertise in client relationship management, P&L execution, and digital transformation makes her a valuable addition to Cognizant’s leadership team.
Her return is expected to drive innovation, efficiency, and strategic growth in Cognizant’s GCC ecosystem.