Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
Saksoft Limited (NSE: SAKSOFT, BSE: 590051) announced on October 13, 2026 that Gurmeet Chahal will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective October 12, 2026. Chahal becomes the first non‑promoter CEO in the company’s 25‑year history, while founder Aditya Krishna will continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Financial Milestone
In the most recent fiscal period, Saksoft crossed the ₹1,000 crore revenue threshold and delivered an EBITDA margin of 18.6%, establishing a strong financial foundation for its next phase of rapid global expansion.
Executive Background
Prior to joining Saksoft, Gurmeet Chahal served as the founding CEO and Executive Director of Digitide Solutions Limited, where he led the demerger from Quess Corp and oversaw the company’s public listing on the NSE and BSE in June 2025. He also held the position of Senior Vice President and Global Leader of Digital Transformation Services at Genpact and previously incubated and scaled high‑growth digital business units at HCLTech and DXC Technology, collaborating with leading firms in Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Logistics, Telecom and Hi‑Tech.
Strategic Priorities Under New Leadership
Chahal’s agenda focuses on three core pillars:
1. AI‑First Engineering – embedding generative and agentic AI across all client solutions and delivery pipelines to transition from linear staffing models to high‑margin, outcome‑driven platforms.
2. Deepening Core Verticals and Customer Relationships – expanding wallet share within marquee enterprise accounts in Banking & Financial Services, Logistics, Utilities, Retail/Commerce, and Hi‑Tech.
3. Global Scale & Programmatic M&A – increasing market share in North America and Europe, which together account for approximately 79% of Saksoft’s revenue, through targeted acquisitions that secure high‑value intellectual property, niche domain depth, and broader geographic reach.
Leadership Perspectives
Aditya Krishna, Founder and Chairman, stated that scaling the company’s trusted client relationships globally in an AI‑driven era requires a proven growth architect, praising Chahal’s track record of building large‑scale digital businesses and leading a tech enterprise through a public listing. Gurmeet Chahal expressed gratitude to the board and the Saksoft team for reaching the ₹1,000 crore milestone and emphasized his mandate to accelerate growth, pursue high‑impact acquisitions, and protect the company’s culture while leveraging AI to reshape enterprise technology.
Company Overview
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Chennai, Saksoft is an AI‑first digital engineering partner that helps global enterprises innovate, modernize, and automate. Its service portfolio spans Generative & Agentic AI, Cloud & Data Engineering, Legacy Modernization, and Quality Engineering, serving clients across the Americas, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific.