en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Board of Directors of NTT DATA Group has appointed Kazuhiko Nakayama as the new President and CEO of the Group, effective June 12, 2026. Former President and CEO Yutaka Sasaki will assume the role of Senior Executive Vice President at NTT, Inc., effective June 18.
Kazuhiko Nakayama previously served as CFO of NTT DATA Group, demonstrating leadership and professional expertise in formulating business strategies and driving growth. He will consolidate the competitive advantages of this business, valued at over $30 billion, while accelerating a growth strategy centered on Artificial Intelligence, covering the more than 70 countries and regions where the Group operates.
NTT DATA Group's growth strategy will focus on two key areas beyond core business operations: AI-empowered New Value & Productivity, and Next-Generation Infrastructure. The Group aims to lead in areas supporting business transformation, such as Operational AI, as well as fields where AI can be applied on construction sites and in facilities, such as Physical AI.
Kazuhiko Nakayama began his career at NTT in 1989, subsequently contributing to NTT DOCOMO, NTT EAST, and NTT Communications. He was appointed CFO of NTT DATA Group in 2023, having previously served as Senior Vice President and Head of Finance and Accounting at NTT. He holds an MBA from Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Tokyo.
Kazuhiko Nakayama stated that over the past three years, working closely with Mr. Sasaki and the leadership team, they have developed a strategic roadmap that has positioned NTT DATA among the top five global IT services companies. This experience has strengthened his confidence in the company's product strength, employee quality, and opportunities, and he feels a deep sense of dedication, possibility, and excitement.
Yutaka Sasaki stated that the appointment of Kazuhiko Nakayama is the result of a thoughtful and carefully planned succession process. Under Nakayama's leadership, NTT DATA Group will embark on a new management structure. NTT DATA Group is at the core of the NTT Group and serves as its growth engine. He looks forward to seeing continued strong performance and a shared commitment to achieving quality growth.
NTT DATA is a business and technology services leader valued at over $30 billion, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. The Group is committed to accelerating customer success and impacting society through responsible innovation. It is one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with capabilities in enterprise-grade AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers, and application services. Its consulting and industry solutions help organizations navigate the digital future. As a global top employer, NTT DATA has experts in over 70 countries and offers an innovation center ecosystem and partner access. NTT DATA is part of the NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D.
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