
Shantanu Bhowmick
Founder Chairman & CEO
25+ years experience

About Cognitud
At Cognitud, we are driven by a fervent passion to translate your ideas into living realities. Challenging the norm is our modus operandi. We strive for excellence. We believe that behind every exceptional business lies an unprecedented notion – a concept so monumental and paradigm-shifting that it becomes too gripping to ignore and compels action. We recognize that lasting progress requires focusing on long-term, continuous returns.
As global transformation advisors, we are actively shaping outcomes and inspiring change. At our core, we are propelled by a bold vision: to aid our clients in redesigning their outlook and transitioning towards a new paragon.
We are a group of passionate and curious minds driven by a constant hunger to learn, evolve, and help our clients succeed. We're not content with the status quo; we challenge conventions and question assumptions, all in the pursuit of better solutions.
As bona fide business companions, we're committed, daring, and always ready to explore uncharted territories alongside our clients. Our core ethos revolves around execution excellence. We believe in granting individuals the autonomy to harness their full potential and infuse innovation with purposeful direction. We're grounded individuals—a diverse spectrum of hardworking people committed to transparency and integrity. We take the time to genuinely understand those we partner with, forging connections that enable us to align with their unique needs and move forward together.
At Cognitud, we live by the philosophy that the word 'impossible' simply means 'not yet achieved.' We adopt a proactive, forward-thinking, results-oriented, no-frills approach, ensuring that our clients receive the most fitting solutions.
In our field of global consulting, challenges are inevitable. With a "Can Do" attitude, we approach these challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation. We thrive on finding solutions where others see roadblocks, and this resilience empowers us to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Embedding Sustainability As Strategy In Everything We Do.
The Cognitud Impact Report 2025 marks our first formal disclosure, capturing how sustainability is embedded across our advisory model, operations, and client engagements. It reflects our belief that ESG is not a compliance exercise but a strategic driver of long-term value creation. The report outlines our performance, impact, and governance, while reinforcing our commitment to enabling purposeful transformation for businesses and society across markets, sectors, and leadership agendas.
Covering operations across five global markets, the report spans April 2024 to March 2025. Prepared with reference to GRI, SASB, UN SDGs, and UNGC principles, it demonstrates Cognitud's focus on rigor, relevance, realism, and delivering measurable ESG outcomes for clients worldwide.

Founder Chairman & CEO
25+ years experience

Cofounder & COO
20+ years experience

Vice President
25+ years experience

Senior Advisor
30+ years experience

Partner- ESG Strategy and Climate Change
13+ years experience

Partner , ESG, Sustainability and Nature Based Solutions
15+ years experience

Director and Business Head
17+ years experience

Solutions Director
10+ years experience

Client Partner
10+ years experience

Client Partner
10+ years experience

Client Partner
10+ years experience