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Sonatus Appoints Mahesh Karanth As Chief Financial Officer

PRIVATEJul 01, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Sonatus

Mahesh Karanth
Sunnyvale

Description

Sonatus, Inc. announced the appointment of Mahesh Karanth as Chief Financial Officer. Mahesh Karanth brings over three decades of experience in growth-oriented technology companies and a proven track record of driving companies to achieve their financial and strategic goals.

Company Information

Company

Sonatus

Location

Sunnyvale, California, United States

About

Sonatus is accelerating vehicle software innovation and the transition towards software-defined vehicles. Our platforms and products serve as the key building blocks that allow automotive companies and their ecosystem to innovate faster and deliver continuous improvements in costs, capabilities, reliability, and user experience over the vehicle lifespan. Sonatus' award-winning software platform is in production vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, and will be on the road in millions more vehicles in 2023. The company has raised more than $110 million USD with world-class automotive, technology, and venture investors including Foxconn, Hyundai Motor Group's Kia Corporation, LG Electronics, Marvell, SAIC Capital, Translink Capital, UMC Capital and Wanxiang Group Company. Sonatus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with offices in Paris, France and Seoul, Korea. For more information visit www.sonatus.com.

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