Vinita Bali | 70 Independent Former CEO and Managing Director of Britannia Industries and Former VP, The Coca-Cola Company Director Since: 2020 Birthplace: India Committees: Compensation and Human Capital, Governance and Sustainability Education: University of Delhi, India B.A. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in India M.B.A. Ms. Bali brings experience to the Cognizant Board of Directors gained through leading large multinationals in CEO and senior marketing and sales roles around the globe, having worked for over three decades with companies like Britannia Industries, The Coca-Cola Company and Cadbury Schweppes plc. Period Relevant experience Qualifications 2005-2014 Britannia Industries, an international food products company based in India and listed on the National Stock Exchange ( NSE ) and Bombay Stock Exchange ( BSE ) in India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Public company CEO experience directing and shaping strategy for an international food products company. 2003-2005 The Zyman Group, a marketing and communications strategy firm Managing Principal and Head of Business Strategy Practice, USA 1994-2003 The Coca-Cola Company (KO), a multinational beverage company Officer, Vice President and Head, Corporate Strategy (2001 2003) President, Andean Division (1999 2000) Vice President, Marketing for Latin America (1997 1998) Worldwide Marketing Director (1994 1997) Executive-level business, operational and marketing leadership roles, based in the United States and Chile, for key divisions around the globe for a then Fortune 100, NYSE listed company. 1980-1994 Cadbury Schweppes plc, a multinational confectionery company Senior marketing roles across a number of geographies, including South Africa, Nigeria, India and the U.K. Senior business, operational and marketing leadership roles across a number of geographies for a leading multinational confectionery company. Since: 2024 2021 2017 Current public company boards Bajaj Auto Ltd . (BAJAJ-AUTO), a multinational automotive manufacturing company listed on the NSE SATS Ltd. (S58), a leading provider of food solutions and gateway services and listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange Syngene International Ltd. (SYNGENE), a pharma and bio-tech research and manufacturing company listed on the NSE and BSE From: 2014-2024 Past public company director positions CRISIL Ltd. (CRISIL), a global analytical company providing ratings, research and risk and policy advisory services listed on the NSE and BSE 2018-2021 Bunge Ltd. (BG), an agribusiness and food company 2014-2020 Smith & Nephew Plc (SNN), a global portfolio medical technology business Qualifications Technology and consulting services Talent management Innovation and Security Regulated industries Operations management International business development Public company leadership Public company governance Finance, accounting and risk management