NTT DATA Group Appoints Kazuhiko Nakayama as New President and Chief Executive Officer (opens original article in a new tab)

NTT DATA Group has appointed Kazuhiko Nakayama as its new President and CEO, effective June 12, 2026, with Yutaka Sasaki moving to a new role at NTT, Inc. Nakayama will lead the company's AI-focused growth strategy.

• NTT DATA Group appoints Kazuhiko Nakayama as new President and CEO effective June 12, 2026.
• Yutaka Sasaki becomes Senior Executive Vice President of NTT, Inc. from June 18, 2026.
• Nakayama will focus on AI-centered growth strategy across 70+ countries and regions.