Motivus Appoints Shantala Sadananda as Chief Executive Officer, Accelerating Its Next Phase of Growth

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Motivus, a global digital engineering and AI services company, today announced the appointment of Shantala Sadananda as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Shantala joins Motivus at a time of strong market momentum as the company expands its digital, cloud, and AI transformation portfolio for enterprise clients worldwide.

With more than two decades of global leadership experience, Shantala has built and scaled high-performing organizations across North America, Europe, Latin America, and APAC.

Her background spans senior executive roles at Innova Solutions, Globant, Hexaware, Mindcrest, and Capgemini, where she led multimillion- and multibillion-dollar business units, deepened client partnerships, and delivered digital and AI-enabled transformation across banking and financial services, healthcare, retail, and high-tech sectors.

Motivus today serves Fortune 1000 clients through a powerful combination of:

• A strong nearshore footprint across Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico) enabling speed, agility, and scalable delivery
• Digital and AI-first accelerators that modernize platforms, automate operations, and unlock enterprise value
• Deep vertical expertise in BFSI, Healthcare, Technology, Retail, and Manufacturing
• A culture built on trust, delivery excellence, and long-term partnership
• This foundation positions Motivus as a strategic partner for enterprises seeking measurable business outcomes through cloud, data, and AI transformation.

“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’s leadership philosophy centers on trust, clarity, and empowering teams to deliver meaningful business outcomes. She has been recognized among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Illinois, awarded the Most Admired Women Leader by Fortune Business, and honored with the International Achievers Award for her impact on technology and business transformation.

“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 Shantala. “Our LATAM delivery strength, vertical depth, and AI-first solutions uniquely position us to help clients navigate complexity and accelerate transformation. I look forward to building this next chapter together.”

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.

For more information, please visit www.motivus.com