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Sonata Software CEO Samir Dhir to exit, Rajsekhar Datta Roy named successor
Samir Dhir steps down after tenure, to stay on as advisor till December 2026
BENGALURU: Sonata Software Limited has announced a leadership transition, appointing Rajsekhar Datta Roy as chief executive officer, effective May 9, 2026, for a three-year term. He will lead the company’s international business as it sharpens its focus on AI-led transformation.
Roy, a long-time company veteran, brings over three decades of experience in scaling technology practices and managing global delivery operations for enterprise clients. He has played a central role in building Sonata’s Microsoft and Dynamics practices into key growth engines, while also driving strategy and large-scale digital transformation programmes.
Over the past year, Roy has been closely involved in steering Sonata’s shift towards becoming an AI-first organisation. He has led initiatives around the company’s responsible-first AI framework and contributed to the development of its Harmoni.AI platform, alongside efforts to improve operational margins through tech-driven efficiencies.
Prior to this elevation, Roy served as chief delivery officer, overseeing global delivery and operations, and was a key member of the executive leadership team shaping the company’s transformation roadmap.
The transition follows the exit of Samir Dhir, who will step down as managing director and CEO at the close of business on May 8, 2026. He has also resigned as executive director but will continue as an advisor to the board until December 31, 2026, ensuring continuity during the transition.
The board acknowledged Dhir’s tenure, noting that under his leadership, Sonata strengthened its position as a strategic partner for clients and advanced into its next phase of growth.
Sonata Software Limited executive vice chairman Srikar Reddy said, “Raj’s promotion to CEO underscores our confidence in his leadership and strong technology vision. His deep understanding of Sonata Software will help us continue building an innovative and trusted organisation.”
Sonata Software Limited chief executive officer Rajsekhar Datta Roy added, “I am honoured to step into this role and lead the company’s international business. Our focus will remain on strengthening core capabilities and accelerating AI-led modernisation journeys for our clients.”
With this leadership change, Sonata Software is signalling continuity with a forward-looking tilt, betting on internal leadership and AI capabilities to power its next phase of global growth.
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Voltas launches Zest AI AC range with new campaign
Digital-first push spotlights AI cooling, geofencing and energy optimisation.
MUMBAI: When it comes to comfort, Voltas is betting that knowing you beats just cooling you. Voltas, part of the Tata Group, has unveiled its latest campaign, “AC Jo India Ko Samjhe”, introducing the new Voltas Zest AI AC range with a clear tilt towards younger, digitally native consumers. Conceptualised by Schbang, the campaign leans on slice-of-life storytelling, pairing technology with emotion. It features Neetu Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, using their real-life mother-son dynamic to draw a parallel between artificial intelligence and instinctive human understanding.
The films play on a simple insight: while AI may know everything, no one quite understands you like family does. That idea becomes the hook to showcase the product’s core features without turning the narrative into a hard sell.
At the centre is the Voltas Zest AI AC range, equipped with AI Adaptive Cooling, Energy Manager Mode and Geofencing. The system is designed to learn user behaviour, anticipate cooling needs and optimise energy consumption positioning smart cooling as a baseline expectation rather than a premium upgrade.
The rollout is digital-first, with a strong focus on platform consistency and storytelling-led engagement. The approach reflects a broader shift in how appliance brands are speaking to younger audiences less spec sheet, more story arc.
Voltas chief marketing officer Pragya Bijalwann said the focus is on delivering comfort that feels intuitive and personalised. Meanwhile, Schbang’s leadership underscored that the campaign’s creative direction stemmed from a simple truth: technology resonates best when it feels human.
By blending familiarity with functionality, Voltas is not just pitching a smarter AC, it’s pitching a smarter relationship with the everyday.
