Sonata Software Appoints Rajsekhar Datta Roy as CEO, Samir Dhir to Step Down
Sonata Software's Board approved Mr. Rajsekhar Datta Roy's appointment as CEO for 3 years, effective May 9, 2026. Mr. Samir Dhir will step down as MD & CEO on May 8, 2026, upon term expiry.
A change in the CEO position is a significant event that can impact the company's strategic direction and operations, warranting a medium impact assessment.
The announcement pertains to a leadership change which is a routine event for a company. While Mr. Dhir is stepping down, the company has appointed a new CEO with extensive experience, indicating a planned transition.
Sonata Software Limited announced a significant leadership transition following its Board of Directors meeting held on April 25, 2026. Mr. Samir Dhir will cease and vacate his office as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Company upon the expiration of his term on May 8, 2026. Consequently, Mr. Dhir has also resigned from his position as Executive Director, effective close of business hours on May 8, 2026.
The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Rajsekhar Datta Roy as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective May 9, 2026, for a tenure of 3 years. Mr. Roy brings over three decades of extensive experience in scaling practices and leading global client delivery. He has been instrumental in expanding Sonata Software’s Dynamics and Microsoft practices and spearheading strategy, delivery, and go-to-market initiatives. He has also played a pivotal role in guiding Sonata Software's evolution into an AI-first organization and was previously the Chief Delivery Officer.
The Board meeting commenced at 5:53 pm and concluded at 6:10 pm on April 25, 2026.
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