Spectris names Sonal Arora as Group Head of M&A
Published on 09/28/2026 at 22:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂŒller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Spectris announced on September 3, 2026, that Sonal Arora will become the groupâs Head of Mergers and Acquisitions. The company said he will join its Executive Leadership team on November 2, 2026, under CEO Constance Baroudel.
Management appointment
According to the company announcement, Arora previously served on the leadership team at Coats plc. Spectris said his earlier experience included corporate development and M&A roles at IRIS Software Group, Radius and Imperial Brands, as well as almost a decade at PwC.
Spectris said inorganic growth is one of its strategic growth levers and that Sentech was its first acquisition under the companyâs new ownership in 2026. The company added that Arora will work with its operating companies on acquisitions intended to complement and expand existing capabilities.
Company background
The companyâs investor-relations site says its archive contains historical investor information relating to Spectris plc before its acquisition by KKR.
