Kavitha Lokesh
Kavitha Lokesh is the VP, Global Head of Life Sciences R&D and Commercial Industry Solutions & Products. She is a global business leader with a proven track record of delivering transformative, mission-critical products and solutions. With over 26 years of IT industry experience, Kavitha possesses a diverse skill set in sales, delivery, and product management. She has held multiple leadership roles at Cognizant across Life Sciences, AI and Analytics, and Insurance verticals.
As a P&L leader for a large portfolio in Life Sciences, Kavitha has successfully driven business growth, managed large-scale programs, and focused on operational excellence and talent development. She is adept at applying the lean startup methodology to turn ideas into innovative software products and advising clients on their digital transformation and data monetization initiatives. Known for advancing women’s careers, she earned the 2023 Healthcare Business Women’s Association Luminary Award.
Kavitha holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters