Asokan Moodley will spearhead NTT Data’s artificial intelligence across the Middle East and Africa region and act as an industry advisor for vertical client engagements.
Asokan brings over three decades of IT experience to the global digital business and technology services firm, most recently as executive of generative AI at Nedbank.
“I am excited to join NTT Data and lead the GenAI and industry advisory practice across the Middle East and Africa,” he shares.
“The potential for AI to transform businesses and create new value is immense.”
Throughout his career, Asokan has built several high-performance teams and managed complex technical environments across the corporate, public and financial sectors. This includes implementing transformative AI solutions that enhance customer experiences and streamline operations, as well as developing guidelines for the ethical use of generative AI in banking.
“We are delighted to welcome Asokan to the NTT Data team,” said Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT Data for MEA. “His extensive experience in generative AI, combined with his proven leadership in the banking sector, positions him perfectly to drive our AI strategy forward and deliver exceptional value to our clients across the region.”
In his new role, Asokan will facilitate strategic plans for NTT Data’s AI go-to-market approach and provide technical leadership in AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and generative AI.
