NTT Data names Hani Nofal as Regional Head for Technology Solutions

NTT Data has effective today appointed Hani Nofal as Regional Head of its Technology Solutions business across the Middle East and Africa.

“We are thrilled to welcome Hani to the NTT DATA family,” said Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT Data for the Middle East and Africa. “His exceptional leadership in building high-performance teams, extensive expertise in digital, security, cloud, and networking solutions, and impressive track record in business transformation make him the ideal person to drive our Technology Solutions business forward across the region.”

Nofal brings over 25 years of experience to the role, which will see him lead the Technology Solutions business unit, overseeing strategy, growth, talent development and solutions.

“Our region is leading the wave of AI investment, driving the next phase of digital and economic transformation,” said Nofal. “This is the time for NTT Data, a world leader in digital and AI infrastructure, to deliver innovation and impact. I’m proud to join the team to help clients across Middle East and Africa turn AI potential into meaningful outcomes.”

Prior to joining NTT Data, Nofal held executive roles across both global and regional technology organizations. Most recently, he launched and led Advance Solutions Corp’s operations across EMEA. He also held senior leadership roles at Gulf Business Machines, including General Manager – Head of Technology and Board Member of Coordinates ME, where he shaped technology strategy, drove innovation, and built strategic alliances.

Earlier in his career, he held positions at Cisco Systems, 3Com, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Compaq.

With over $30 billion in revenues, NTT Data is one of the world’s largest IT consulting and services companies.