EPAM Systems

Leadership transition appears orderly. Founder Arkadiy Dobkin moved to Executive Chairman and long-time operator Balazs Fejes assumed CEO on September 1, 2025. Cultural continuity and deep operational tenure reduce key-person risk.

External recognition of leadership quality and employee experience has been strong, although anecdotal social posts indicate localized hiring and bench frustrations typical of large services firms. We see governance alignment and strategic clarity around AI-native builds as positives.