Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 2026 – COGENT Infotech has appointed Anita Rai as Head Human Resources, strengthening the organization’s leadership team as it continues to expand its global technology consulting and workforce solutions capabilities.
Rai brings nearly two decades of HR leadership experience, with deep expertise in global HR strategy, talent management, organizational development, and HR transformation. In her new role at COGENT Infotech, she will lead the company’s human resources strategy, focusing on strengthening organizational culture, enhancing employee experience, and aligning people practices with the company’s long-term business goals.
Prior to joining COGENT Infotech, Rai spent nearly 15 years with Artech L.L.C., where she held several progressive HR leadership roles including Assistant General Manager – HR, Senior Human Resources Manager, and Deputy Manager – HR. During her tenure, she played a key role in shaping organizational culture, implementing talent management strategies, and leading major HR transformation initiatives.
Among her notable achievements at Artech, Rai led the Oracle HCM implementation project as project manager, successfully transitioning the organization from its legacy HR systems to integrated HCM modules including Core HR, Absence Management, Recruitment, Compensation, and Talent Management. She also partnered with Deloitte to deliver the implementation within defined timelines and budgets while leading organization-wide training and change management efforts.
Earlier in her career, Rai worked with vCustomer International Pvt. Ltd. as Senior Executive – HR, where she supported HR operations, employee relations, compliance, onboarding programs, and HR reporting processes. Across her career, she has built strong capabilities in performance management, compensation strategy, workforce planning, and leadership development.
About COGENT Infotech
COGENT Infotech is an award-winning global IT consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, delivering innovative technology services to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and system integrators worldwide. Since its founding in 2003, the company has focused on leveraging technology to drive digital transformation and business innovation.
The company offers a broad portfolio of services including application development, cloud services, cybersecurity, analytics, and workforce solutions, helping organizations navigate complex technology landscapes. COGENT Infotech is ISO-certified and CMMI Level 3, reflecting its strong commitment to quality and operational excellence.
Recognized for its workplace culture, the company has received multiple Comparably awards, including Best Company for Women, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture, and Best Outlook, and has also been recognized as one of the best companies for career growth.
Through Cogent University, the organization also contributes to bridging the technology skills gap by offering training programs and bootcamps, helping more than 1,300 graduates launch careers in the technology sector.
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