AAR CORP. announced that Sanjay Sood joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer.

Sood will oversee AAR’s technology organization, including enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and the Company’s efforts to further leverage AI and other technologies across its operations. He will report to John M. Holmes, Chairman, President and CEO.

Most recently, Sood served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at CDW, a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions, where he modernized the company’s platforms, data architecture, and AI initiatives and managed the technical integration of multiple acquisitions. Prior to CDW, Sood held senior technology and product leadership positions at HERE Technologies, where he was responsible for global engineering organizations and building emerging products. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at YP, formerly AT&T Interactive, AllVoices, and BuzzLabs.

Sood earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Communication Studies from Northwestern University.

“Sanjay brings a unique combination of significant experience in large-scale information technology leadership, infrastructure modernization, and AI technology implementation,” said Holmes. “We are pleased to welcome Sanjay to the AAR team. His leadership will be critical as we continue executing our long-term strategy and strengthening the systems and data management that help our business operate effectively.”

“I look forward to helping connect information across the organization, build on the strong foundation already in place, and reinforce the operational discipline that has long defined AAR,” said Sood. “Advancing AAR’s vast data resources is key to driving further value and efficiency for customers.”