Infosys has accused Cognizant of unethical poaching tactics, joining Wipro in similar claims against the IT giant. Infosys reportedly sent a written communication to Cognizant after some of its senior leaders moved to the rival firm.
While non-compete clauses are not enforceable, the communication was seen as a deterrent. Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar, a former Infosys veteran, has hired over 20 executive vice presidents and four senior vice presidents, many from Wipro and Infosys.
Wipro has filed suits against two former executives who joined Cognizant. The dispute comes amid a challenging business environment and high senior management attrition for both Infosys and Wipro.