EXTON, PA — Genzeon, a global provider of technology solutions and consulting services, has announced that Ilanko Kumaresan will assume the role of the company’s President and CEO Designate. His appointment marks a significant milestone in Genzeon’s growth trajectory, reflecting the company’s commitment to digital transformation and business excellence.
Ilanko brings to Genzeon an impressive track record of building billion-dollar businesses through digital transformation on a global scale. He most recently served as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey following an illustrious 26-year tenure at Cognizant.
During his time at Cognizant, Ilanko played a crucial role on the executive leadership team, driving digital transformation across various industries, including healthcare, life sciences, and retail. He introduced innovative AI-based application modernization platforms and was instrumental in growing Cognizant’s healthcare practice for 16 years. His strategic focus on payers, providers, and state healthcare entities, coupled with the effective use of digital technologies, made this one of the fastest-growing business units within the organization.
Venkat Thumula, who will transition into the role of Executive Chairman at Genzeon in early 2024, praised Ilanko’s appointment, stating, “Ilanko’s leadership will aid our growth while upholding our commitment to providing value and transformation for our clients. His expertise will assist us and our clients in navigating upcoming technology disruptions, ensuring sustainable growth while leading the way at the intersection of healthcare and retail.”
Ilanko expressed his enthusiasm for joining Genzeon, stating, “Genzeon’s focus on delivering business solutions in digital engineering, data on cloud, privacy & compliance, complemented with building GenAI-infused platforms to address immediate challenges facing our clients is what excites me.”
Ilanko’s commitment to lifelong learning extends beyond his professional roles. He collaborates with faculty at prestigious institutions like Carnegie Mellon and Harvard Business School and is a regular speaker at industry forums. His topics include business transformation, cloud and application modernization, quality engineering, and leadership development.
Currently residing in southern New Hampshire with his family, Ilanko has lived and worked in various countries, including the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and India.
With his vast experience and commitment to innovation, Ilanko Kumaresan’s appointment as President and CEO Designate is set to usher in a new era of growth and excellence for Genzeon. It signals the company’s ongoing commitment to driving digital transformation and delivering value for its clients.
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