Sonata Software Limited has announced a major leadership transition following its Board of Directors meeting. The company disclosed significant changes in its executive leadership structure, marking the end of one tenure and the beginning of another.

Leadership Transition Details

The Board addressed key leadership changes based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The decisions were made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Samir Dhir's Departure and Advisory Role

Mr. Samir Dhir will cease and vacate office as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer upon the expiration of his term on May 8, 2026. In his resignation letter dated April 25, 2026, Dhir stated that having regard to his personal priorities, he decided not to offer himself for reappointment upon expiration of his term. He also submitted his resignation from the position of Executive Director, effective from the close of business hours on May 8, 2026.

To support continuity and ensure a smooth transition, Samir will continue as an Advisor to the Board of Directors of Sonata Software until December 31, 2026. The Board expressed its deep appreciation for Samir's outstanding leadership and contributions during his tenure. Under his guidance, Sonata Software strengthened its position as a trusted and strategic partner to its customers and successfully advanced the business into its next phase of growth.

New CEO Appointment

The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Rajsekhar Datta Roy as Chief Executive Officer effective May 9, 2026, for a period of 3 years. Roy brings extensive qualifications and experience to the role:

Professional Background:

• Over three decades of experience in scaling practices and leading delivery groups for global clients
• Pivotal role in expanding Sonata Software's Dynamics and Microsoft practices into industry-focused offerings worldwide
• Leadership in strategy, delivery, and go-to-market initiatives
• Experience in product engineering, enterprise systems deployment, and digital transformation programs

Recent Contributions:

• Instrumental in guiding Sonata Software's evolution into an AI-first organization
• Led efforts in advancing a Responsible AI approach
• Developed Sonata Harmoni.AI, a responsible-first AI solution for business process automation and technology modernization
• Key role in improving operational margins through focused execution and technology-led efficiencies

Current Role and Responsibilities

Roy was serving as the Chief Delivery Officer and a key member of Sonata Software's executive leadership team. In that capacity, he was responsible for:

• Global delivery operations
• Transforming the organization to an AI-first delivery model
• Overseeing technology-led efficiency improvements

Company Overview

Sonata Software, with over $1.2 Billion Revenue, is a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, powered by its unique Platformation™ framework. The company's 6400+ AI Engineers are helping enterprises transform from systems to intelligent business platforms leveraging partner ecosystem to drive speed, efficiency and growth. Sonata's bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services with AI-first approach cuts across Cloud, Data, AI, Dynamics, Test Automation, and Managed Services.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has fulfilled all disclosure requirements under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR, providing detailed annexures including the resignation letter and comprehensive profile of the new CEO. The information has been made available on the company's website at www.sonata-software.com , and proper notifications have been sent to both NSE and BSE.

Sonata Software has been awarded the AWS Migration and Modernization Competency status, marking a significant achievement in the company's cloud services portfolio. This recognition from Amazon Web Services validates the company's proven expertise in helping enterprises successfully migrate and modernize their applications and infrastructure on the AWS cloud platform.

Enhanced Cloud Services Capabilities

The AWS Migration and Modernization Competency status demonstrates Sonata Software's technical proficiency and proven customer success in delivering comprehensive cloud migration solutions. This competency recognition requires rigorous validation of technical capabilities, customer references, and adherence to AWS best practices.

Strengthened Market Position

With this competency achievement, Sonata Software reinforces its role as a trusted partner for enterprise transformation initiatives. The recognition enables the company to better serve clients seeking to leverage cloud technologies for digital transformation, offering validated expertise in:

• Application migration strategies
• Infrastructure modernization
• Cloud-native development
• Enterprise-scale transformations

Strategic Implications

The AWS competency status positions Sonata Software to capitalize on the growing demand for cloud migration services among enterprises. This recognition provides clients with additional confidence in the company's ability to deliver successful cloud transformation projects while maintaining operational excellence and security standards.