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Prasanna Raghav returns to Zee Media as business head for new initiatives
Seasoned media strategist to lead new ventures and content led business models.
MUMBAI: In the ever shifting newsroom of media careers, some bylines find their way back home. Prasanna Raghav is set to return to Zee Media Corporation Limited as business head for new initiatives, bringing with him extensive experience in branded content, communication strategy and content led business models. Raghav’s role will focus on exploring new growth opportunities while building content driven business strategies that bridge traditional media strengths with emerging formats and platforms.
A seasoned media professional, Raghav has previously worked within the Zee ecosystem, serving as senior vice president and head of branded content at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. Before that, he was vice president and zonal head at innovation studio at Zee Media Corporation Limited, where he worked on developing content led brand integrations and strategic storytelling initiatives.
His career spans both editorial and strategic leadership roles across several prominent media organisations. Raghav has previously been associated with Associated Broadcasting Co. Pvt Ltd, which operates TV9, as well as leading newsrooms such as The Times of India, The Indian Express and Hindustan Times. He has also worked with Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd., the publisher of The Times of India.
With experience across print, television and branded storytelling, Raghav’s return signals Zee Media’s continued push to build new business verticals rooted in content innovation and evolving audience engagement models.
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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.
