
Sonata Software has announced the appointment of Rajsekhar Datta Roy as its Chief Executive Officer, effective May 9, 2026, for a three-year term. In his new role, Raj will lead the company’s international business and drive its next phase of growth as an AI-first modernisation engineering firm.
Raj brings over three decades of experience in scaling technology practices and managing global delivery operations for large enterprise clients. He has been instrumental in expanding Sonata’s Dynamics and Microsoft practices into key industry-focused offerings.
His expertise spans product engineering, enterprise systems deployment, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives, making him well-positioned to lead the company’s evolving strategy.
Over the past year, Raj has played a crucial role in advancing Sonata Software’s transformation into an AI-first organisation. He has led initiatives around the company’s Responsible-first AI framework and contributed to the development of Sonata Harmoni.AI. His focus on technology-driven efficiencies has also helped improve operational margins, reflecting strong execution and strategic alignment.
Before his appointment as CEO, Raj served as Chief Delivery Officer and was a key member of the executive leadership team. In this role, he oversaw global delivery and operations while steering the organisation’s transition towards AI-led service delivery. His leadership has been central to strengthening Sonata’s operational capabilities and global service offerings.
The Board also announced that Samir Dhir will step down as Managing Director and CEO upon completion of his term on May 8, 2026. He has also resigned as Executive Director. To ensure a smooth transition, Samir will continue as an Advisor to the Board until December 31, 2026. The Board acknowledged his significant contributions in strengthening Sonata’s market position and guiding its growth journey.
On April 27, 2026, Sonata Software share price opened at ₹256.95, touching the day’s high at ₹263.03, as of 12:14 PM on the NSE.
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The appointment of Rajsekhar Datta Roy marks a strategic step for Sonata Software as it deepens its focus on AI-led transformation and global expansion. With strong leadership continuity and a clear growth vision, the company is well-positioned to build on its momentum and enhance long-term value creation.
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Published on: Apr 27, 2026, 1:01 PM IST

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