Samir Dhir has announced his resignation as the CEO of Sonata Software Ltd, effective May 8, 2026, to prioritize personal matters. Dhir, who has been at the helm since April 2022, will be succeeded by Rajsekhar Datta Roy, the company's Chief Delivery Officer, marking a significant leadership change in the Indian IT services sector. Under Dhir's leadership, Sonata Software achieved $1.2 billion in revenue for the last fiscal year, reflecting a 15.46% year-on-year growth. This transition is notable as it is the first major leadership change in a large Indian IT firm in over a year, following LTIMindtree's leadership change in early 2025. Phil Fersht, CEO of HFS Research, remarked that this smooth succession indicates the board's desire for accelerated progress rather than mere continuity. Roy's appointment comes with high expectations to enhance Sonata's modernization and artificial intelligence strategies, aiming for consistent growth and a stronger market position.