Sameer Kanodia, Managing Director & CEO of Lumina Datamatics and Vice Chairman & CEO of TNQTech, has been awarded the prestigious CEO of the Year® Award for the second time in a row. The honor, part of The Business Leader of the Year® program, recognizes his exceptional leadership and sustained organizational impact. The recognition ceremony took place on February 16, 2026, in Mumbai. Kanodia dedicated the award to the teams at both Lumina Datamatics and TNQTech for their commitment to excellence.
Sameer Kanodia Secures Second Consecutive CEO Award
Lumina Datamatics announced that its Managing Director & CEO, Sameer Kanodia, who also serves as Vice Chairman & CEO of TNQTech, has been conferred the prestigious CEO of the Year® Award for the second consecutive year. This achievement underscores his consistent contribution to driving organizational growth, innovation, and upholding strong organizational values.
Award Details and Recognition Context
The award presentation was held on February 16, 2026, at a distinguished ceremony at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai. The CEO of the Year® Award is a core component of The Business Leader of the Year® recognition program, which has a legacy spanning over 23 years. Independent assessment by a jury focuses on parameters including business competence, commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), economic contribution, and societal impact.
Mr. Kanodia stated that this recognition is a significant milestone and credited the success to the “incredible teams at Lumina Datamatics and TNQTech”, emphasizing a shared commitment to excellence and a “people-first culture.”
Peer Recognition and Company Milestones
The announcement noted that other esteemed organizations felicitated included Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Innodata India Private Limited, and RPG Lifesciences, highlighting the competitive prestige of the honor. Furthermore, Lumina Datamatics itself recently secured the prestigious Great Place to Work Award® for the third consecutive year in December 2025.
About Datamatics Global Services Ltd.
Datamatics (BSE: 532528 | NSE: DATAMATICS) is a Digital Technologies, Operations, and Experiences company focused on providing intelligent solutions across Digital Technology Solutions, Business Process Management, and Engineering Services powered by Artificial Intelligence. Its key products include Robotic Process Automation and Intelligent Document Processing. Lumina Datamatics, a wholly owned subsidiary, is a major provider of Digital Content services to the Publishing and Retail industries worldwide.
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