NTT DATA, Inc. Unveils New Global Operating Model and Executive Leadership for 2024.

Strategic Integration of NTT DATA and NTT Ltd. Reinforces Leadership in Global IT and Technology Services.

October 2, 2023

NTT DATA, Inc.

Tokyo, October 2, 2023 – NTT DATA, Inc., a leader in global technology services, today unveils its updated global operating model and introduces its executive leadership, set to take effect in April 2024. The merging of NTT DATA and NTT Ltd. highlights our unwavering commitment to maintaining leadership in the IT and technology sectors. With our diverse portfolio and client-centric approach, we provide advanced solutions across consulting, applications, data centers, networks, cloud, and Edge Computing. The success of our clients remains a driving force behind our growth.

1.The new operating model is depicted below:

Operating Model (from FY 24)
  1. NTT DATA and NTT Ltd. have restructured their operations into three distinct Regional Units.
  2. Both NTT DATA Business Solutions and NTT Ltd.'s global services will maintain their global market presence.
  3. The Global Headquarters will encompass the support functions servicing the five go-to-market units.

2.Executive leadership team structure from April 2024.

Regional Units:

Chieri Kimura CEO, EMEAL
John Lombard CEO, APAC
Bob Pryor *2 CEO, North America

Global Units:

Shuichi Sasakura CEO, Global Technology Services
Norbert Rotter CEO, Business Solutions

Global Headquarters:

Kazuhiro Nishihata CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Abhijit Dubey *1 CTO (Chief Transformation Officer)
Hideaki Ozaki CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Hideki Kurihara CDSO (Chief Digital Strategy Officer)
Noriyuki Kaya CDAO (Chief Digital Assets Officer)
Taro Nagaoka CAO (Chief Administration Officer)
Albi Van Zyl CSS&OO (Chief Sales Strategy and Operations Officer
David Costa CSBO (Chief Sustainability Business Officer)
Dilip Kumar CIO (Chief Information Officer)
Mona Charif CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)
Steve Williams CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Sylvia Steinheiser CM&AO (Chief Merger & Acquisition Officer)
Takanobu Maeda CRO (Chief Risk Officer)
Takashi Kano CHRO (Chief Human Resource Officer)
  • *1 Abhijit Dubey is a designee of NTT DATA, Inc. CEO
  • *2 Eric Clark, NTT Ltd. Americas CEO is a designee of NTT DATA, Inc. North America CEO succeeding Bob Pryor

3.Driving the transformation. As of October 2nd, following individuals have been formally assigned to their roles within NTT DATA, Inc. to drive the transformation into the new operating model.

Position(s) Name Role
Representative Director, President Kazuhiro Nishihata CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Executive Vice President Abhijit Dubey CTO (Chief Transformation Officer)
Executive Vice President Bob Pryor North America CEO*3
Executive Vice President Chieri Kimura EMEAL CEO*3
Executive Vice President John Lombard APAC CEO*3
Executive Vice President Norbert Rotter Business Solutions CEO*3
Executive Vice President Shuichi Sasakura Global Technology Services CEO*3
Director,
Executive Vice President
Hideaki Ozaki CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Executive Vice President Takashi Taniyama APAC President*3
Executive Vice President Hideki Kurihara CDSO (Chief Digital Strategy Officer)
Executive Vice President Noriyuki Kaya CDAO (Chief Digital Asset Officer)
Executive Vice President Masahiro Yanagawa North America President*3
Executive Vice President Taro Nagaoka CAO (Chief Administration Officer)
- Albi Van Zyl CSS&OO (Chief Sales Strategy and Operation Officer) *3
- David Costa CSBO (Chief Sustainability Business Officer) *3
- Dilip Kumar CIO (Chief Information Officer) *3
- Mona Charif CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) *3
- Steve Wiliams CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) *3
- Sylvia Steinheiser CM&AO (Chief Merger & Acquisition Officer) *3
- Takanobu Maeda CRO (Chief Risk Officer)
- Takashi Kano CHRO (Chief Human Resource Officer)
  • *3 Indicates their full authority and organization regarding their newly assigned roles will be in place by April 2024.
    There are no changes to the existing members of the NTT DATA, Inc. Board of Directors

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