Kognoz is a people consulting and HR Tech firm that empowers organizations to unlock performance through behavioural science, artificial intelligence, and culture interventions. Established in 2015, Kognoz was founded to address a critical gap in the HR and workforce transformation space- the lack of scientifically grounded, tech-enabled, and execution-focused solutions that bring real, measurable change.
At Kognoz,we start every transformation by bringing clarity and aligning people, processes, and technology with business strategy. Our approach focuses on simplifying work, fostering autonomy, integrating people, and experience transformation into the very fabric of business operations. This allows organizations to evolve with agility while staying aligned with their strategic goals.
With operation across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East (Dubai), Kognoz partners with leading organizations to drive impactful outcomes. Our proprietary ‘Enable, Execute, Elevate’ methodology ensures that strategies are not only thoughtfully designed but also effectively embedded into the organization for sustainable impact. From leadership development and culture transformation to employee experience and HR tech integration, we help organizations adapt, scale, and thrive.
At the core of our innovation is Konverz AI, Kognoz’s proprietary SaaS platform, designed to optimize talent management by streamlining recruitment to identify the best-fit candidates, fostering personalized employee development through continuous growth insights, and enhancing performance and leadership capabilities with real-time behavioural feedback.
Leveraging psycholinguistic profiling, conversational intelligence, and behavioural assessments, Konverz AI delivers real-time insights on cultural fit, empowering organizations to make smarter, faster talent decisions that align with their strategic goals.
Kognoz is an official consulting partner of Darwinbox, providing comprehensive services across the HRMS lifecycle. This includes pre-implementation planning, user experience design, system configuration, adoption strategies, and post-go-live optimization, ensuring a seamless digital HR transformation journey.
The firm is led by three co-founders with deep, complementary expertise: Lokesh Nigam in Organizational Transformation and Leadership Development; Harpreet Kapoor, who leads Talent, Learning, and HR Tech initiatives in the ASEAN region; and Ayush Singh, specializing in AI-driven talent solutions and innovation. Their combined experience brings global insights, operational rigor, and a human-centric design approach to every engagement.
Kognoz serves a wide range of industries including automotive, IT & ITES, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, mining and oil gas, and BFSI, and FMCG delivering impact across India, Southeast Asia, and middle east. Our strategic partnerships with BIOSS, Darwinbox, and Cornerstone enable scalable transformation models and extend our global capabilities.
Our Design Thinking methodologies crafts learning and organization design solutions grounded in behavioural science and digital engagement. Through our hiperlearn frameworks, we blend asynchronous content, behavioural nudges, and on-the-job reinforcement to accelerate capability building directly in the flow of work.
Proudly bootstrapped, Kognoz has grown with strategic independence, driven by a strong sense of purpose and performance excellence. Our commitment to sustainable growth is reflected in our business practices, where we prioritize both social impact and environmental responsibility. Our founder and director, Lokesh Nigam serves on the board of the GreenLungs Earth Foundation, contributing to sustainability initiatives such as India’s ‘One Billion Trees ; movement, emphasizing our commitment that true sustainable growth integrates both economic success and environmental stewardship.
In a world shaped by rapid disruption and digital acceleration, Kognoz stands as a trusted partner for building resilient, insight-driven, and human-first workplaces, maximizing human potential, powered by technology and behavioural science, unlocking the full potential of your workforce.
Website: https://kognozconsulting.com/
