Sonata Software Appoints Balaji Kumar as Chief Human Resources Officer
Sonata Software Limited appointed Balaji Kumar as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) effective March 14, 2026. Kumar previously served as CHRO at One97 Communications (Paytm) and has held senior HR roles at various leading companies. He will oversee global People and Talent functions.
The appointment of a CHRO is a standard operational and management-level change. While important for internal functions, it typically does not have a direct, immediate, or significant impact on the company's financial performance or stock price.
The appointment of a new CHRO is a routine management change and does not inherently carry a positive or negative financial implication for the company at this stage.
Sonata Software Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Balaji Kumar as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of the company, effective 14th March 2026. In this role, he will be responsible for the People and Talent function globally and will be based at the company's Corporate Office in Bengaluru, India.
Mr. Kumar brings a wealth of experience to Sonata Software. He rejoins the company from One97 Communications (Paytm), where he served as the Chief Human Resources Officer. Previously, he held senior HR positions at prominent organizations including L&T Infotech, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Microsoft, Murugappa Group, Citibank, Coca-Cola, and Unilever. He holds a Management Graduate degree from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and possesses a master’s degree in law, having practiced law earlier. His expertise spans labour and employment laws, talent management, organization development, and Business Partnering.
The company has made this disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The information regarding this appointment will also be available on the company's website, www.sonata-software.com.
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