NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, has appointed Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective May 1, 2025. Moodley will drive the company’s AI strategy across the region, focusing on client-facing solutions, AI-driven delivery, and industry-specific advisory, especially in financial services and the public sector.
“His leadership in generative AI and deep banking experience are critical to accelerating client impact across MEA.” — Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO, NTT DATA Middle East and Africa
Moodley brings over 30 years of experience in IT, most recently serving as Executive of Generative AI at Nedbank. There, he led the Generative AI Center of Excellence, delivering innovations in banking and setting ethical AI usage standards. His career spans the corporate, public, and financial sectors, where he has led large-scale technology teams and complex infrastructure programs.
“We are delighted to welcome Asokan to the NTT DATA team,” said Alan Turnley-Jones. “His extensive AI expertise and strategic insight will be invaluable in delivering impactful solutions for our clients.”
Moodley’s mandate includes shaping NTT DATA’s AI go-to-market approach, developing advanced solutions using machine learning, NLP, and GenAI technologies, and scaling AI capabilities across enterprises in the region.
NTT DATA, part of the $30B+ NTT Group, serves 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and continues to invest significantly in AI innovation worldwide.
