AAR Taps CDW Executive Sanjay Sood as Chief Digital Officer
Event summary
- Sanjay Sood joined AAR Corp. as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer on August 31, 2026.
- Sood previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at CDW.
- He will oversee AAR's technology organization, including enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and AI initiatives.
- Sood reports directly to John M. Holmes, Chairman, President, and CEO of AAR.
The big picture
AAR's appointment of Sanjay Sood underscores the growing importance of digital and technology leadership in the aviation aftermarket. With a background in large-scale IT leadership and AI implementation, Sood is poised to strengthen AAR's systems and data management, critical for operational discipline in a competitive industry. This move aligns with broader trends in aerospace and defense, where technology-driven efficiency is becoming a key differentiator.
What we're watching
- AI Integration
- How Sood's experience in AI technology implementation will accelerate AAR's digital transformation.
- Operational Efficiency
- Whether Sood can leverage AAR's vast data resources to drive further value and efficiency for customers.
- Technology Modernization
- The pace at which Sood can modernize AAR's platforms and data architecture to support long-term strategy.