NTT DATA Group Appoints Kazuhiko Nakayama as New President and CEO
NTT DATA Group, a global leader
in AI, digital business and technology services, today announces that the Board
of Directors has approved the appointment of Kazuhiko Nakayama as NTT DATA
Group’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 12, 2026.
Yutaka Sasaki, former President and CEO of NTT DATA Group, will assume the role
of Senior Executive Vice President of NTT, Inc., effective June 18.
Serving most recently as CFO of
NTT DATA Group, Nakayama brings proven leadership and a depth of expertise and
experience in defining business strategy and delivering growth. He will
continue to strengthen the competitive advantages of the $30+ billion business
whilst accelerating it’s AI-centered growth strategy across the 70+ countries
and regions in which it operates.
NTT DATA Group’s growth strategy
will focus on two key areas alongside its core business operations: AI‑empowered
New Value & Productivity; and Next‑Generation Infrastructure. It aims to
lead in areas such as Operational AI, which supports business transformation,
and Physical AI, which enables the application of AI in physical spaces such as
worksites and facilities.
Nakayama began his career at NTT
in 1989 and has since made significant contributions to NTT DOCOMO, NTT EAST,
and NTT Communications. He was appointed to the role of CFO of NTT DATA Group
in 2023. Prior to that role, Nakayama was Senior Vice President & Head of
Finance and Accounting at NTT. He holds a master's degree in business
administration from Harvard University, and a bachelor's degree in economics
from The University of Tokyo.
Kazuhiko
Nakayama, President and CEO, NTT DATA Group commented: “Over the past three years I have had the honour of working closely with
Mr Sasaki and the leadership team on a strategic course that has established
NTT DATA among the top five IT services businesses globally. That experience
has reinforced my conviction in the strength of our offering, the quality of
our people and the size of the opportunity ahead. As I take on the
responsibilities of CEO and lead the growth of the NTT DATA Group going
forward, I feel a deep sense of dedication, possibility and excitement.”
Yutaka
Sasaki, outgoing President and CEO, NTT DATA Group, and Senior Executive Vice
President of NTT, Inc., commented: “The
appointment of Mr Nakayama as President and Chief Executive Officer follows a
thoughtful and carefully planned succession process. Under the leadership of Mr
Nakayama, NTT DATA Group will embark on a new management structure. NTT DATA
Group stands at the very core of the NTT Group and serves as its growth engine.
Under Mr Nakayama’s renewed growth strategy, I look forward to seeing continued
strength in performance and a commitment to achieving quality growth together
as One NTT DATA.”
Leave A Comment