Motivus, a global digital engineering and AI services company, has appointed Shantala Sadananda as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sadananda brings over two decades of global leadership experience from firms including Innova Solutions and Globant, joining Motivus as it expands its portfolio of digital, cloud, and AI transformation services for enterprise clients worldwide.
Motivus appoints Shantala Sadananda as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Sadananda brings over 20 years of global leadership experience from Innova Solutions, Globant, and Capgemini.
She has led digital and AI transformation in BFSI, healthcare, retail, and high-tech sectors.
Motivus leverages a strong nearshore delivery footprint across Latin America.
The company serves Fortune 1000 clients with digital and AI-first accelerators.
The appointment aims to accelerate the company's market momentum and client impact.
Sadananda's appointment comes at a time of strong market momentum for Motivus. The company's foundation is built on a powerful combination of a nearshore delivery footprint across Latin America (including Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Mexico), digital and AI-first solution accelerators, and deep vertical expertise in sectors like Banking & Financial Services (BFSI), Healthcare, and Technology. This positions Motivus as a strategic partner for enterprises seeking measurable outcomes from their technology investments.
“Shantala brings the global perspective, operational depth, and modern leadership needed to scale Motivus,” said Board Chair Sumeet Gupta. “We are confident she will accelerate our momentum and strengthen our impact for clients and teams worldwide.”
Shantala Sadananda's background includes senior executive roles where she built and scaled high-performing organizations across North America, Europe, Latin America, and APAC. She has led multimillion- and multibillion-dollar business units, focusing on deepening client partnerships and delivering transformation powered by digital technologies and AI. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes trust, clarity, and empowering teams to drive meaningful business results, an approach that has earned her several industry accolades.
“I am excited to join Motivus at a moment when enterprises are rethinking how they leverage digital, data, and AI to compete and grow,” said Sadananda. “Our LATAM delivery strength, vertical depth, and AI-first solutions uniquely position us to help clients navigate complexity and accelerate transformation.”
The leadership transition is effective immediately and is expected to steer Motivus through its next phase of expansion and market penetration.
About Motivus
Motivus is a provider of digital engineering, cloud, data, and AI-enabled transformation services dedicated to solving complex technology challenges that empower clients to achieve business growth, increase revenues, and reduce costs.
With a global footprint anchored by multiple nearshore development centers across Latin America, Motivus brings expertise and agility to its Fortune 1000 clients worldwide. The company’s comprehensive service portfolio includes cloud transformation, data platform modernization, AI implementation, and enterprise software development, all delivered with a focus on measurable business outcomes.
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