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NTT DATA Group: Leadership Change
Kazuhiko Nakayama appointed as new President and Chief Executive Officer of NTT DATA Group, effective June 12, 2026. Former CEO Yutaka Sasaki transitions to Senior Executive Vice President role at parent company NTT, Inc.
Source: Financial Post
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C-suite leadership transition typically requires recruitment of senior executives to fill gaps created by the CEO change, including potential Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or other C-level positions reporting to new CEO. May also trigger organizational restructuring requiring sen
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