
Mr. Subhadeep Dasgupta


Achiever's Success Story
Transformation Partner and Senior IT Leader for the Financial Services/Insurance Industry: Mr. Subhadeep Dasgupta shares his journey of success
With over 20 years of extensive experience, Mr. Subhadeep Dasgupta is a seasoned transformation partner and strategist specializing in CxO advisory, strategic planning, and transformation execution. He has successfully led numerous complex transformations in the financial services and insurance sectors across various geographies, leveraging a unique blend of deep functional expertise, solution architecture, and strong data-driven program management skills.
An alumnus of the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), MESRA, he holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. During his time at college, he actively evangelized the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), London, and served as the head of the BIT chapter in his final year.
He began his professional career at Cognizant Technology Solutions as a Programmer Analyst. Within two years, he relocated to the United States to support global insurance clients. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards for consistently exceeding expectations and delivering transformative growth for Cognizant’s clients. His accomplishments reflect his dedication, resilience, and ability to foster teamwork, resulting in strategic wins while upholding Cognizant’s core values
He successfully led the delivery of an Agile, cloud-based Digital BPaaS Direct-to-Customer (D2C) insurance platform, built on a next-generation policy administration system for a North American client in the supplemental health insurance sector. His team’s exceptional work earned them the Global Project of the Year 2020 award in the Industry Solutions category—Cognizant’s highest honor—for the successful implementation of this BPaaS solution.
Currently, as a global portfolio head within the Industry Solutions Group (ISG-Insurance) at Cognizant, he manages a diverse team of solution architects, functional SMEs, program managers, and developers. He holds the FLMI (Fellow, Life Management Institute) designation from LOMA, reflecting his deep understanding of the industry and its practices.
In addition, he is a certified Global Product Management Personnel, advocating for product- based solutions and nurturing partnerships with global OEMs. He fosters collaboration through joint go-to-market strategies and has partnered with hyper scalers such as Amazon AWS to develop prototypes and solutions tailored for the insurance industry.
He excels in people leadership, demonstrating a remarkable ability to inspire and motivate his team. His calm and composed demeanor, inherited from his father, facilitates effective conflict resolution and fosters a collaborative environment that encourages open communication.
He prioritizes mentorship and is actively involved with Cognizant’s regional council, focusing on preparing engineering graduates for successful entry into the corporate world. His commitment to guiding emerging talent highlights his dedication to fostering the next generation of professionals.
He resides in Bengaluru with his family and in his free time, he enjoys spending quality moments with his daughter. He firmly believes in prioritizing the process over the outcome, a guiding principle that has shaped his leadership style and approach throughout his career.