Cognizant – welcome to the team

Team Forces is delighted to announce that Cognizant, incorporating Belcan, their Defence and Aerospace design and manufacturing business, has joined our community as a bronze member. We are committed to promoting excellence, equality, and inclusion, and Cognizant’s support and contribution to the Team Forces’ social value initiatives will help us ensure that the best get even better.

Maj Gen Lamont Kirkland CBE, CEO Team Forces said: “This collaboration highlights Cognizant’s dedication to supporting organizations that drive positive change and empowers Team Forces to further our mission of helping individuals achieve their full potential. This partnership also underscores Cognizant’s commitment to the remarkable individuals who have served, and continue to serve, their nation. It also extends that support to their families, recognizing the crucial role they play.”

Rohit Gupta, UK&I Managing Director at Cognizant said: “We are delighted to formalise our partnership with Team Forces. The partnership reinforces our continued commitment to the UK Defence community and the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold award. From being a forces-friendly employer to driving technology literacy, career and transition initiatives, and demonstrating social value to the entire military family, we are committed to a long-term partnership with UK MOD and the Defence industry.”

As part of their sponsorship Cognizant will be supporting a variety of armed forces sports. They have also donated to the Team Forces ‘good causes’ fund, which offers grants to groups and communities wishing to undertake challenging, adventurous activities to help armed forces personnel, including WIS veterans.