NTT DATA Taps Horace Blackman to Lead Federal Business
NTT DATA has appointed Horace Blackman to lead its federal business. In this role, Blackman will lead strategic growth initiatives with a focus on client delivery excellence. He will ensure agencies receive mission-centered secure cloud modernization, AI-enabled solutions and digital transformation capabilities. He brings over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, modernizing mission‑critical systems
Abhijit Dubey Named NTT DATA Chief Executive
NTT DATA has named Abhijit Dubey as the CEO of its international operations. He will oversee 150,000 employees worldwide, focusing on expanding the company’s growth, innovation and business technology offerings. This move follows the recent merger of NTT DATA and NTT Ltd., creating a combined global business valued at over $30 billion, with NTT DATA’s
Nominate Chief Diversity Officers for 2024 Chief Officer Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards is March 8, and we want your help finding the top chief diversity officers taking their organizations to the next level. The COA luncheon will be May 10 at The Hilton in McLean, Virginia, and will recognize the most impactful and innovative C-suite executives in
Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2023: NTT DATA’s Marta Czarnecki
Marta Czarnecki Senior Director of Public Sector Strategic Marketing & Communication, NTT DATA In the past year, Marta Czarnecki and her team at NTT DATA have focused on building the company’s brand across government. In Washington, D.C., they established a partnership with the Washington Nationals. NTT DATA now acts as the official technology partner of
2023 Chief Officer Awards Winner: NTT DATA’s Terri Hatcher
Terri Hatcher, chief diversity and inclusion officer at NTT DATA Services, has won WashingtonExec’s 2023 Chief Officer Award for Chief Diversity Officer in the Public & Private Company category. WashingtonExec on May 10 unveiled the winners of the Chief Officer Awards, an annual program that celebrates influential and innovative executives in government and industry in
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Terri Hatcher: ‘Be a Continuous Learner’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 17, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Chief Diversity Officer finalist in the Public & Private Company category Terri Hatcher, chief diversity and inclusion officer for NTT DATA Services. Here, she talks career
‘Givers of GovCon’ Podcast: NTT DATA’s Tammy McChain Shares Her Work with The Children’s Inn and Love for Rescue Dogs
In this episode of “Givers of GovCon,” Camille Tuutti sits down with Tammy McChain, senior vice president of federal health and civilian at NTT DATA, who talks about her involvement with The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health. We’ll also hear how her grandmother’s lending hand influenced McChain’s desire to give back. And
Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2023: NTT Data’s Nat Bongiovanni
Nat Bongiovanni CTO, NTT Data “As a global company, the depth and breadth of our capabilities is incredible,” said Nat Bongiovanni. “NTT DATA is always looking into the future to find ways to protect, innovate and serve our clients with advanced technologies and capabilities. I am fortunate to be part of a forward-thinking organization that
NTT DATA to Buy Data Analytics Firm Aspirent
NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aspirent, a data, analytics and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. “As we help our clients navigate critical business challenges through the use of data, this acquisition expands and strengthens NTT DATA’s analytics and advisory capabilities,” said Wayne Busch, group president for consulting and digital transformation
NTT DATA Plans to Acquire Umvel
NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Umvel, a digital design and engineering firm. Headquartered in Mexico City, Umvel provides high-end design and digital product development services and brings a culture of talented and in-demand designers and engineers. “We are committed to bringing the best and brightest talent to our clients,” said Wayne
NTT DATA to Buy Postlight
NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Postlight LLC, a digital strategy, design and engineering company based in New York City. “As part of our continued multi-year strategy to drive the next phase of digital transformation in the market, we are excited to announce our intent to acquire Postlight,” said Eric Clark, chief
Christopher Merdon to Lead Public Sector at NTT DATA, Tim Conway to Retire
NTT DATA has promoted Christopher Merdon to group president of public sector for NTT DATA Services, succeeding Tim Conway, who’s retiring July 31 after 12 years with the company. Merdon brings nearly 28 years’ experience providing innovative technology services to government and education entities. “In my years serving the public sector, I’ve seen the industry
Top MarCom Leaders to Watch in 2022: NTT DATA’s Marta Czarnecki
Marta Czarnecki Senior Director, Strategic Marketing and Communications, NTT DATA Connecting has been a top priority — and an important achievement — for Marta Czarnecki. “From a marketing standpoint, we tried to meet our clients where they were, online, and we launched many programs to connect digitally with our clients,” she said. “The pandemic was
NTT DATA Research Shows Execs Face Digital Experience Tech Challenges
Few executives are prioritizing personalized digital experiences, or understand its connection to customer satisfaction, according to NTT DATA’s newly released research. In partnership with Oxford Economics, NTT DATA conducted a survey of 1,000 business and IT executives across 16 industries, with 10% of respondents serving in the federal government. While there was widespread recognition of
NTT DATA’s Shamlan Siddiqi on the Power of Data in Improving Federal Outcomes
At NTT DATA, Shamlan Siddiqi is working to help government perform better. As vice president of global data, artificial intelligence, automation and IoT — and visiting chief technology officer for public sector — Siddiqi says data is key to unlocking the potential of federal agencies. GovCons, too, can improve their own processes by making better
Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2022: NTT DATA’s Tim Conway
Tim Conway Executive Vice President & Group President, Public Sector, NTT DATA Tim Conway is proud of the NTT DATA leadership team’s focus on accelerating digital technology through compassionate leadership — including attention to mental health and creating a people-centric, flexible culture. “After almost two years in a pandemic, everyone is feeling stress and it
NTT DATA Study Finds Supply Chain Leaders Fighting Pandemic While Focused on New Tech
Supply chains are under intense pressure as a result of the pandemic, according to the 2022 Third-Party Logistics Study published by NTT DATA, Penske Logistics and The Pennsylvania State University. “As the world has rapidly shifted, investments in technology, infrastructure, transportation and recruiting are all key to the success of improving the supply chain of
NTT DATA Wins Contract to Modernize Background Check System for DOJ
NTT DATA has been awarded a contract with the Justice Department to build a case management system that will improve the process for federal submissions to support the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. These submissions will update criminal histories and provide better tracking of NICS prohibitors. The solution will then synchronize disparate data from
NTT DATA Taps Aaron Millstone to Lead Digital Transformation
NTT DATA has appointed Aaron Millstone to divisional president of digital transformation services. He previously led Oracle’s North American cloud strategic services and partner organization. “I am delighted to be joining NTT DATA to drive the next phase of digital transformation growth into the market,” Millstone said. “With a clear digital strategy and acquisitions of
Top 15 Health Care Execs to Watch in 2021: NTT DATA’s Doug Kelly
Douglas Kelly has over two decades of management consulting and IT experience in the public and private sectors. The majority of this experience has come in the federal health space, and recently, his biggest achievement has been growth. As NTT DATA continues to experience consistent year-over-year growth, Kelly said he is encouraged to see the
NTT DATA Wins $15.4M Contract with Argonne National Laboratory
Managed IT and security services provider NTT DATA Services has won a $15.4 million contract to deliver end-user support services for Argonne National Laboratory. Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center and the largest Energy Department laboratory in the Midwest. It has approximately 3,500 employees and nearly 8,000 visiting scientists each year. Its
NTT DATA Appoints Michael Petersen as Chief Clinical Innovation Officer
Technology and business services company NTT Data Services has announced Dr. Michael Petersen as its new chief clinical innovation officer. Petersen joins from Accenture, where he helped shape the firm’s health equity point of view, capabilities and ecosystem. Before working in health IT, he was an emergency medicine pediatrician at several large health systems, including
Top 25 MarCom Leaders to Watch in 2020: NTT DATA’s Marta Czarnecki
NTT DATA’s Public Sector is experiencing astronomical growth, according to Marta Czarnecki. Last April, the company acquired Cognosante’s state health consulting practice, which substantially increased its footprint in the state Medicaid and health markets. In December, it acquired NETE and grew its work in the federal public health space. “Both acquisitions brought to the team some
NTT DATA Services to Acquire NETE
Global technology services provider NTT DATA Services is buying NETE, a provider of digital design and transformation services for Department of Health and Human Services agencies. With more than two decades of experience, NETE drives global advancements in health and biomedical research through digital services, agile application development, clinical/bioinformatics, advanced data analytics, cloud and cybersecurity. It supports
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