Francisco D'Souza Email & Phone Number

Francisco (Frank) D’Souza is an entrepreneur, global business leader, technologist, and investor with a deep belief in the power of technology to enhance lives and businesses. As the co-founder and managing partner of Recognize— a technology investment platform —Frank guides his firm and its portfolio companies toward purposeful growth and seamless operations.Before his tenure at Recognize, Frank co-founded and served as CEO of Cognizant Technology Solutions. Over his 26 years with the company, including 12 as CEO, he led Cognizant through a period of remarkable growth, transformation, and innovation. This era saw a tenfold increase in revenue to more than $16 billion, expansion of the team to over 282,000 members, and recognition as one of Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” for 11 consecutive years.Frank chairs the boards of Ciklum, a leader in custom software development, and TORC, a network of nearshore software development teams. In these roles, his strategic insight and industry experience guide their global expansion efforts and innovation strategies. He also serves on the boards of Blend360, a premier data science solutions provider, and MongoDB, offering strategic guidance to these companies as they navigate the evolving technological landscape.As a trustee at Carnegie Mellon University, Frank champions innovative educational programs in technology and business, reflecting his commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders. He extends his influence to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History as an advisory board member, where his passion for education and science intersects with public engagement.Previously, Frank contributed his expertise as a director on the board of General Electric and led as a fellow and chairman of the IT and Electronics Governors Community at the World Economic Forum, emphasizing his role in shaping global tech policy and dialogue.He earned a BBA from the University of Macau and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business.