Sonata Software names Rajsekhar Datta Roy as CEO, effective May 2026

Sonata Software has announced the appointment of Rajsekhar Datta Roy (Raj), as Chief Executive Officer, effective 9 May 2026, for a period of three years. In this role, Raj will lead Sonata Software’s international business.

Raj brings more than three decades of experience in scaling technology practices and leading global delivery organizations for large enterprise clients. He has played a pivotal role in expanding Sonata Software’s Dynamics and Microsoft practices into some of the company’s largest industry-focused offerings.

Over the years, Raj has spearheaded key delivery portfolios across product engineering, enterprise systems deployment, and large-scale digital transformation programs. Over the past year, he has been instrumental in advancing Sonata Software’s transformation into an AI-first organization. He has also led initiatives around the company’s Responsible-first AI approach and the development of Sonata Harmoni.AI. 

Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Raj served as Chief Delivery Officer and was a key member of Sonata Software’s executive leadership team. 

The Board of Directors of Sonata Software also announced that, upon the expiry of his term on 8 May 2026, Samir Dhir will cease to hold office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Accordingly, he has also resigned from his position as Executive Director, effective close of business on 8 May 2026.

To ensure a smooth transition, Samir will continue as an Advisor to the Board of Directors of Sonata Software until 31 December 2026. The Board expressed its deep appreciation for Samir’s outstanding leadership and contributions during his tenure. 

“Raj’s promotion to CEO underscores our confidence in his leadership and strong technology vision. His deep understanding of Sonata Software, combined with his technology-driven approach, will help us continue building an innovative and trusted organization,” said Srikar Reddy, Executive Vice Chairman, Sonata Software.

“I am honoured to step into the role of CEO of Sonata Software and to lead the company’s international business. I am grateful for the trust placed in me by the Board and my colleagues. Having grown with Sonata, I am committed to strengthening our core capabilities and accelerating our efforts to realize the exciting opportunities that AI brings for the company and our clients. Our collective focus will remain on being strategic partners to our clients as we enable their AI modernization journeys by harnessing the power of ecosystems and creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” said Raj.