Meet our leadership teams

Our leadership structure comprises three teams: NTT DATA Group Corporation Leaders, NTT DATA, Inc. Board of Directors, and NTT DATA, Inc. Global Leadership responsible for running the business and formulating business strategy.

Group leadership

Kazuhiko Nakayama

Representative Director, President and CEO, NTT DATA Group Corporation

Kazuhiko Nakayama was appointed Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of NTT DATA Group Corporation in 2026.

In his previous role as Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President, he oversaw Corporate Management, encompassing areas such as business and digital strategy, finance (serving as CFO), human resources (acting as CHRO), legal matters, risk management, procurement, public relations, and sustainability initiatives.

Beginning his journey with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) in 1989, Kazuhiko swiftly shifted his expertise to business administration and financial affairs following NTT's reorganization in 1999. He has made significant contributions to NTT DOCOMO, NTT East, and NTT Communications, initiating from the core NTT holding entity. In 2023, he transitioned to NTT DATA Group Corporation. Before this move, Kazuhiko held the position of Senior Vice President & Head of Finance and Accounting at NTT.

Kazuhiko holds a master's degree in business administration from Harvard University, and a bachelor's degree in economics from The University of Tokyo.

NTT DATA, Inc. Board
Global leadership