Sopra Steria Appoints Rajesh Krishnamurthy As Chief Executive Officer

With a French-Indian heritage and extensive international experience, Rajesh Krishnamurthy has held senior strategic and operational leadership roles at leading global companies.

He brings expertise in driving large-scale organizational and digital transformations, understanding technological priorities, and fostering performance-driven cultures. His track record in scaling organizations and building high-performing international teams aligns closely with Sopra Steria’s future ambitions.

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After a 25-year career at Infosys, where he held both commercial and operational roles, Krishnamurthy joined CMA CGM in 2018 as Executive Director of Information Systems. Since 2020, he has been serving as CEO of Expleo.

Following the Board of Directors’ meeting, Pierre Pasquier commented: “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Rajesh Krishnamurthy as Chief Executive Officer. His commitment to innovation, operational excellence and growth is a vital asset in stepping up the pace of Sopra Steria’s transformation. His in-depth understanding of our clients’ priorities and his sense of leadership will ensure cohesion across our teams.

I have full confidence in his ability to lead the Group and continue to drive its development in order to achieve our goal of making Sopra Steria the European leading player in digital sovereignty and the trusted, independent alternative to global operators.”

Upon his appointment, Rajesh Krishnamurthy commented: “I would like to thank Pierre Pasquier and the Board of Directors for their trust. Sopra Steria has solid fundamentals, a strong European presence in markets sensitive to digital sovereignty, unique assets in the digital services sector and a team of highly skilled, deeply engaged people. These strengths provide an exceptional foundation to accelerate Sopra Steria’s development in line with its ambitions.”

About Sopra Steria

Sopra Steria, a leading European technology company with 50,000 employees across nearly 30 countries, delivers consulting, digital services, and solutions. The Group drives clients’ digital transformation, combining sector expertise, technology know-how, and collaboration to enhance competitiveness and deliver sustainable, tangible business benefits.