Sonata Software has announced the appointment of Rajsekhar Datta Roy as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 9, 2026. He succeeds Samir Dhir, who will transition to an Advisor role until the end of 2026. Bringing over three decades of industry experience, Raj is set to lead the company’s international business strategy, focusing on its ongoing transformation into an AI-first organization and scaling its global delivery capabilities.
Leadership Transition
Following a successful tenure, Samir Dhir will step down as Managing Director and CEO on May 8, 2026. To ensure a seamless handover, he will continue to serve as an Advisor to the Board of Directors until December 31, 2026. The Board expressed its appreciation for Samir’s leadership, which helped strengthen the company’s market position as a trusted partner for its global clientele.
Strategic Vision for the Future
Rajsekhar Datta Roy, previously the Chief Delivery Officer, takes the helm with a mandate to drive the firm’s international growth for a three-year term. Having been instrumental in launching the company’s Responsible-first AI approach and the Harmoni.AI Enterprise Platform, Raj is well-positioned to steer the company’s future. Srikar Reddy, Executive Vice Chairman, noted that Raj’s promotion reflects the Board’s confidence in his technology-driven vision.
Company Profile and Market Focus
As a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, Sonata Software generates over $1.2 billion in revenue. The firm leverages its proprietary Platformation™ framework and a team of 6,400+ AI engineers to assist enterprises in banking, healthcare, telecom, and retail. With deep-rooted partnerships including Microsoft, AWS, Salesforce, and Snowflake, the organization remains focused on creating long-term value through modular, AI-powered solutions.
Source: BSE
