Singapore – NTT DATA has appointed Seelan Nayagam as chief executive officer for Asia Pacific, effective 16 March 2026, with the role based in Singapore.
Seelan has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across Asia Pacific and international markets, with a focus on digital transformation, enterprise technology services, and long-term business expansion.
In his new position, he will lead NTT DATA’s Asia Pacific operations, with responsibility for strengthening client relationships, developing talent across the region and advancing the company’s technology and services strategy in line with evolving market demands.
“I am very excited to be joining NTT DATA, Inc. on March 16th as part of Abhijit Dubey’s management team,” Seelan shared.
“It will be an honour to lead the Asia Pacific team and further drive client success and sustainable growth across the region.”
Saleen’s background includes overseeing complex operations and supporting organisations as they modernise technology platforms and operating models. Additionally, he covered revenue performance, profitability, strategic direction, service portfolio development and governance for a multi-billion-dollar business.
Prior to joining NTT DATA, he held a regional leadership position at DXC Technology, where he was responsible for operations across Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. During this period, he led large-scale digital and cloud programmes for global enterprises, supporting technology modernisation and operational resilience.
Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at CSC and IBM, including leadership of IBM’s Asia Pacific application management business, where he contributed to revenue growth and changes in sales execution across a large regional workforce.
He succeeds John Lombard and will report to Abhijit Dubey, president and chief executive officer of NTT DATA, Inc.
“Seelan’s executive leadership and wealth of experience in driving digital transformation come at a pivotal time as we partner with our clients to deliver solutions for their transformation journeys in the era of AI,” Abhijit commented.
“We’re delighted to welcome Seelan to NTT DATA as we deliver on our mission to accelerate client success and positively impact society through responsible innovation.”
The appointment is aligned with NTT DATA’s ongoing focus on supporting clients through digital and AI-led transformation, while continuing to invest in innovation and regional growth. John Lombard is stepping down from the role after several years with the organisation, during which he played a role in advancing NTT DATA’s transformation and regional positioning.
