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Jane Livesey

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President, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand at Microsoft
📍 Lavender Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Jane Livesey is the Head of Cognizant Asia Pacific and Japan, responsible for commercial and delivery interests across the region. A graduate of Lincoln University (NZ) with a Bachelor of Commerce, her career includes senior leadership roles at PwC, Accenture, and IBM, focusing on helping clients implement cutting-edge technology.

Jane is passionate about fostering innovation and driving digital transformation for businesses. She has spoken about the importance of client-centricity, empathy in leadership, and creating a positive work culture to attract and retain top talent in the technology sector.

She began her career in the mid-1990s with roles in strategy and project management before ascending to executive leadership.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
President, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand
Location
Lavender Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Generative AI
Engages in high-level client discussions where Generative AI is a front-of-mind topic, particularly noted during her recent visit to Cognizant's Tokyo office.
Digital Innovation
Focuses on helping industries like life sciences accelerate digital innovation to speed time-to-market and navigate regulatory requirements.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
President, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand
Microsoft
7-2024 - 10-2025
President of Asia Pacific and Japan
Cognizant
8-2023 - 10-2025
Member of Cognizant's Global Executive Committee leading Asia Pacific and Japan
Cognizant
11-2022 - 8-2024
CEO Cognizant Asia Pacific
Cognizant
4-2021 - 8-2024
Company Director at Servian
Servian
In the press

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The human side of AI requires strategic thinking, says Cognizant APJ president Jane Livesey – ARN. Featured in ARN
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Jane Livesey and Manoj Mehta Promoted to Lead Global Growth Markets. Featured in Cognizant Newsroom
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Education
1992 - 1994
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Lincoln University (NZ)
1987 - 1991
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Mount Roskill Grammar
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