Role Overview The Strategy Lead – APJ is a high-impact, senior individual contributor role responsible for shaping, governing and enabling the execution of the APJ regional strategy, with a strong emphasis on business and operating model transformation. The incumbent will work directly with and in service of the President – APJ, providing both analytical rigor and strategic thought partnership to advance priorities across markets, service lines and functions. Role Context & Strategic Significance This role sits at the intersection of strategy, governance and execution — a critical enabler of the APJ leadership agenda. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the President – APJ, helping to connect regional ambitions with global priorities, align cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure that strategic commitments are tracked and delivered with discipline. Key Responsibilities Strategy Development &Direction Lead the design and articulation of the APJ strategic agenda, ensuring coherent alignment to Cognizant's global priorities and competitive positioning. Synthesise market intelligence, competitive landscape analysis and internal performance data to inform strategic choices and investment decisions. Develop high-quality, executive-ready strategic documents, presentations and business cases for the President – APJ and leadership team. Execution Governance & Programme Management Anchor end-to-end governance for APJ strategic initiatives, establishing clear ownership structures, milestone frameworks and accountability mechanisms. Design and maintain structured dashboards and reporting cadences to track progress against strategic priorities, surfacing risks and enabling timely decision-making. Facilitate cross-functional alignment to ensure strategic programmes are executed with pace and rigour. Senior Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted thought partner to the President – APJ and the APJ leadership team on matters of strategic and operational si