John Sansoucie

Cfo & Vp

Chairman & CEO, CogNet

27+ years of experience across TPA, HRO, and PEO. Building scalable global service operations that power the back-office of HR outsourcing at scale.

About

Building Scalable Operations Across Continents

John Sansoucie is the Chairman and CEO of CogNet, bringing more than 27 years of experience across Third-Party Administration (TPA), Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO), and Professional Employer Organizations (PEO).

He began the CogNet journey in 2004, establishing global service operations in India and building a scalable offshore delivery model focused on supporting HR outsourcing businesses. Over the course of his career, John has successfully implemented and led multiple global service platforms, with a deep focus on operational efficiency, process execution, and workforce scalability.

Prior to founding CogNet, John held several senior executive roles within leading HR outsourcing organizations—including Chief Financial Officer at Cloudmills, PeopleStrategy, and US Personnel, as well as Vice President of Finance and Product Management at Advantec. He also served as Group Controller for a division of Dun & Bradstreet.

John holds a degree in Finance from the University of Missouri and an MBA from the University of South Florida.

27+ Years

TPA, HRO & PEO Experience

Global Operations

US & India Delivery

C-Suite Executive

CFO & VP-Level Roles

MBA

University of South Florida

The Quiet Execution Engine

CogNet is a Business Process Management (BPM) partner focused on supporting HR service providers with scalable, high-quality operational execution. The firm works behind the scenes to manage critical back-office functions, allowing clients to focus on growth, client relationships, and strategic priorities.

CogNet does not position itself as a front-facing brand. Instead, it operates as a quiet execution engine—focused on precision, accountability, and delivering the operational excellence its clients depend on every day.

Extended Office as a Service

Embedded teams that integrate directly into client workflows—not an external vendor.

HR Ecosystem Specialists

PEOs, payroll providers, staffing firms, and HR tech companies across the outsourcing landscape.

24/6 Operational Coverage

Delivery capabilities spanning the United States and India for round-the-clock support.

Process Discipline & Automation

Combining trained global talent with automation to reduce cost-to-serve while improving accuracy.

Key Topics

The Impact of AI on HR Technology and Outsourcing

How artificial intelligence is reshaping HR operations, from process automation to predictive workforce management—and what it means for outsourcing partners.

The Evolving Role of BPM in HR Organizations

Business Process Management is becoming the backbone of modern HR delivery. John explores how BPM partners are enabling scale without sacrificing quality.

How Outsourcing & Global Operations Are Reshaping HR Service Delivery

From offshore delivery models to embedded teams, John shares how global operations are transforming the economics and execution of HR services.

Podcast Ready Questions

What is the impact of AI on HR technology and outsourcing?

What are the advantages of hiring a Business Process Management partner for companies in the HR outsourcing space?

What is unique about CogNet?

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