Sonata Software appoints Sharmila Sherikar as Senior VP

Sonata Software a Modernization Engineering company, has announced that Sharmila Sherikar has joined the organization as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Development.

Sharmila Sherikar joins Sonata with more than three decades of industry experience in change management and corporate development programs. She is adept at managing large organizational restructuring programs and brings in-depth knowledge in anchoring and executing transformation initiatives for strategic corporate goals. She possesses extensive familiarity in leading change management during acquisitions & mergers and building capabilities & talent during the high growth phase.

As an Executive Leadership Team member and in her role, Sharmila will drive Sonata’s strategic corporate cross-functional change programs.

“We are delighted to have Sharmila join Sonata to catalyze our hyper-growth by focusing on defining, evolving, and driving strategic change and corporate development programs. We wish her the very best as we continue driving top-quartile growth performance in the industry,” said Samir Dhir, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Sonata Software.

In the previous year, Sonata's top 100 senior leaders convened to chart an ambitious three-year roadmap aimed at achieving a monumental financial milestone - $1.5 billion in revenue by the conclusion of Fiscal Year 2026. Bolstering this mission, the company had strategically acquired Quant Systems Inc. for $160 million, paving the way for enhanced capabilities and expanded horizons.

This transformative journey was underpinned by Sonata's relentless commitment to growth, manifesting through substantial investments in talent acquisition, cutting-edge technologies, global market expansion, and strategic partnerships. These strategic pillars collectively fueled Sonata's hyper-growth trajectory, poised to redefine the company's future in the corporate landscape.

“I am excited to be a part of Sonata Software, a company of great legacy. As the company journeys through its high growth phase, I look forward to working with various internal and external teams to strengthen our stakeholder relations and deliverables, with amplified operational rigor and excellence," said Sharmila.