NTT Ltd. is a leading, global technology services company that provides intelligent technology and business solutions to people, clients and communities.
In an interview with John Lombard, the CEO of NTT Ltd. Asia Pacific, he shares about his career journey and how he took on the role as CEO of NTT. John currently manages the end-to-end go-to-market, sales, delivery, operations, and profitability for NTT across 16 countries in Asia Pacific.
With over 25 years of leadership and management consulting experience, John has a strong background in developing and leading high impact organisations, retaining and attracting top talent and transformational leadership. He is also the co-founder of #HeforShe for LeanIn Asia, and serves on the board of directors of Very Special Arts Singapore.
John also talks about:
- NTT and the company’s business model
- how NTT in the Asia Pacific has changed over the last five years under his leadership and his main priorities as CEO today
- how he manages and grow a USD4 billion systems integrator and cloud services business with subsidiaries across 16 countries and over 12,000 employees
- insights on how NTT has helped customers in the region in their digital transformation journey, the challenges companies face and how should they tackle these obstacles
- the top three things the Chairman and CEO of companies should focus on in their digital transformation journey
- NTT on a global basis has invested heavily in Sports Sponsorship in order to showcase solutions such as smart cities, analytics and managed services as well as help connect better with the customers, with involvement in cycling via the Tour De France as well as Indy Car Series and Major League baseball. John shares insights on they leveraged on these investments in the Asia Pacific region.
- #HeforShe for LeanIn Asia, which helps create an environment that enables women to lean into their careers and passions, and how the team is changing the status quo
- inclusion of women in boardrooms and why is it important
- advise to someone new in a CEO or managing director role
Lastly, John talks about what is on the horizon for NTT in 2022.
Guest: John Lombard CEO of NTT Ltd. Asia Pacific
Host: Brian Fernandez
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