Mark Tillinger

Mark Tillinger

Cognizant Technology Solutions, Vice President/ The Riedel & Cody Fund, Founder and President
Partner and Senior Advisor at Recognize
Biography

Biography

Mark is Partner and Senior Advisor at Recognize.  In this role, Mark's focus is on strategy, origination, boards, and portfolio company advisory. Prior to this role, Mark worked at  Cognizant Technology Solutions as the Vice President and was responsible for elevating the firm's role in helping companies transform their businesses. Prior to joining Cognizant, Mark had a 28 year career at Accenture, 18 of which as a partner.  While at Accenture, Mark was responsible for some of the firm's largest client relationships, as well as holding several North American and global leadership positions. Mark is also the Founder and President of The Riedel & Cody Fund, a 501c3 not-for-profit charitable organization.  The Riedel & Cody Fund focuses on many aspects of companion animal cancer, including treatment funding and support. Mark received his BA, Economics from Vanderbilt in 1981, and his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management in 1982.  He has served on Owen's Alumni Board and is currently on the school's Board of Visitors.  Mark lives in Connecticut with his wife, Theresa.