Anil Cheriyan is the founder of Phase IV Ventures LLC and former EVP and CTO of Cognizant Technology Solutions. His distinguished career includes serving as a White House presidential appointee leading Technology Transformation Services, and as EVP/CIO at SunTrust Banks (now Truist). A recognized industry leader, Cheriyan has driven digital transformation initiatives across federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies, specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and strategic technology innovation.