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Sonata Software Ltd. — Board/Management Information 2023
Jan 24, 2023
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Board/Management Information
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24th January, 2023
National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE Limited Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai Kind Attn: Manager, Listing Department Stock Code -SONATSOFTW
P.J. Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai Kind Attn: Manager, Listing Department Stock Code - 532221
Dear Sir/Madam,
SUB: CHANGE IN DESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY REF: DISCLOSURE UNDER REGULATION 30 OF SEBI (LISTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015
With reference to the above, we wish to inform you that based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of Sonata Software Limited (the "Company") at their Meeting held today i.e. 24th January, 2023, have approved the (i) appointment of Mr. Samir Dhir, the current Whole-time Director & CEO, as Managing Director & CEO of the Company w.e.f. 14th February, 2023 (change in designation); (ii) appointment of Mr. Srikar Reddy, the current Managing Director and a member of the Board of Directors, as Executive Vice Chairman w.e.f. 14th February, 2023 until April 3rd 2026.
The relevant Annexures are attached as A and B.
The aforesaid change in designation and appointment are subject to the approval of the Shareholders at the next General Meeting and all other concerned statutory, regulatory and other authorities, if and to the extent applicable.
Kindly take the same on record.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully, For Son:~~ft:~i, ed
Man~~ Company Secretary, Compliance Officer and Head - Legal
Encl.: As above

1/4, A PS Trust Building, BL!II Temple Road, N. R. Colony, Bengaluru - 560 019, India Regd. Off: 208, T. V. Industrial Estate, S. K. Ah ire Marg, Worli, Mumbai - 400 030, India Tel: +91806778 1999 \ Fax: +9180 26610972 \ CIN: L72200MH1994PLC082110


Annexure A
Details pertaining to change in designation Mr. Srikar Reddy from Managing Director to Executive Vice Chairman of Sonata Software Limited.
| Sr. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| No. | ||
| 1 | Reason for change in designation |
Mr. Srikar Reddy's current term as Managing Director is expiring on 13th February 2023. Mr. Srikar Reddy has been elevated as Executive Vice Chairman of the Company as a part of Sonata Software Board's succession plan. |
| 2 | of Date change in designation |
14th February, 2023. |
| 3 | Brief Profile | Mr. Srikar Reddy is a graduate from the Regional Engineering College (NIT, Trichy), and a Post Graduate in Management from IIM Calcutta. Mr. Srikar is actively involved with NASSCOM and CII, and was the Chairman of the Regional NASSCOM Council. He has been the Speaker at WEF and NASSCOM events. Mr. Srikar was conferred with the distinguished Alumni award by NITT, for his contribution to Industry/Corporate. |
| 4 | of Disclosure relationships between directors |
Mr. Srikar Reddy is not related to any of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel or Promoters and Promoter group of the Company. |
| 5 | Information as |
We confirm that Mr. Srikar Reddy is not debarred from holding the office |
| required under BSE |
of Director by any SEBI order or any other such authority. | |
| circular no. |
||
| LIST /COMP/14/2018- | ||
| 19 and NSE circular no. | ||
| NSE/CML/2018/24, | ||
| dated June 20, 2018 |


1/4, APS Trust Building~ Bull Temple Road, N. R. Colony., Bengaluru - 560 019, India Regd. Off: 208, T. V. Industrial Estate, S. K. Ahire Marg, Worli, Mumbai - 400 030, India Tel : +9180 67781999 J Fax: +9180 26610972 I CIN: L72200MH1994PLC082110
Website: www.sonata-s oftware.com email: [email protected]


Annexure B
Details pertaining to change in designation Mr. Samir Dhir from Whole-time Director & CEO to Managing Director & CEO of Sonata Software Limited.
| Sr. No. |
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reason for change in designation |
As a part of Sonata Software Board's succession plan, Mr. Samir Dhir was appointed as the Whole-time Director & CEO of the Company w.e.f. May 9, 2022. His appointment as Managing Director is part of the above plan. |
| 2 | Date of change in designation |
14th February, 2023. |
| 3 | Brief Profile | Mr. Samir has more than 25 years of leadership and Industry experience. In his last role, he served as CEO of Global Markets and Industries at Virtusa, where he managed the Company's revenues of over US \$1.6B. As part of the role, he built dept h in BFSI, TMT, and Healthcare industries for Digital capabilities. |
| 4 | of Disclosure relationships between directors |
Mr. Samir Dhir is not related to any of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel or Promoters and Promoter group of the Company. |
| 5 | Information as required under BSE circular no. LIST /COMP/14/2018- 19 and NSE circular no. NSE/CML/2018/24, dated June 20, 2018 |
We confirm that Mr. Samir Dhir is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or any other such authority. |

1/4, APS Trust Building, Bull Temple Road, N. R. Colony, Bengaluru - 560 019, India Regd. Off: 208, T. V. Industrial Estate, S. K. Ahire Marg, Worli, Mumbai - 400 030, India Tel : +9180 67781999 I Fax: +9180 26610972 I CIN: L72200MH1994PLC082110
Website: www.sonata-software.com email : [email protected]