14 September 2024

NTT DATA Appoints Verina Mohanlal as Head of Financial Services Industry

Driving innovation and growth in financial services, with a focus on applications and  strategic cloud solutions in Middle East and Africa

Johannesburg, 14 September 2024 — NTT DATA, a global leader in IT services and consulting, is pleased to announce the appointment of Verina Mohanlal as Head of Financial Services Industry: Applications & Cloud for its Middle East and Africa (MEA) division. This appointment marks NTT DATA's continued commitment to doubling down in key verticals, with Financial Services being the second following the successful launch of its Retail practice last month.

In her new role, Verina will lead efforts to drive excellence in the financial services sector through cutting-edge technology services, including applications and cloud solutions. Leveraging NTT DATA’s global expertise, she will focus on enhancing client service delivery, fostering business growth, and driving technological innovation across the region’s financial institutions.

With 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, Verina brings a wealth of expertise in business transformation and operational excellence. Her extensive background includes nine years at Standard Bank as a Senior Process Engineer, where she consulted on business performance and operational efficiency, prior to her current position eight years at Accenture, where she led strategic transformation initiatives from business development to design and execution, encompassing customer engagement transformation, intelligent operations and salesforce implementation across banking and insurance.

Verina expressed her excitement about joining NTT DATA, saying: "I’m thrilled to join NTT DATA and work alongside multi-disciplinary teams to shape the future of financial services in the MEA region. By bringing industry insights, trends, and innovative solutions to the table, I aim to collaborate with our clients to deliver value, solving business challenges, with the right blend of solutions, thereby helping our client drive their strategic imperatives."

Alan Turnley-Jones, commented on the strategic importance of Verina’s appointment, noting: "Verina's deep understanding of the financial services sector, coupled with her proven track record in business and technology transformation, makes her the perfect leader to drive our Financial Services Industry practice forward. Her appointment strengthens our commitment to providing industry-leading solutions that empower our clients to navigate the evolving financial landscape."

Verina’s appointment comes at a time when the financial services industry is undergoing significant digital transformation, with key trends such as digital banking, personalised customer experiences, and the integration of AI-powered solutions coming into focus. All underpinned by data and analytics focused on generating richer client information, Verina will be at the forefront of helping clients navigate these trends while simplifying complex technology ecosystems through innovative end to end solutions, partnerships, and ecosystem propositions.

NTT DATA looks forward to the growth and opportunities that Verina’s leadership will bring to its Financial Services Industry practice across MEA, ensuring the company remains at the cutting edge of industry innovation and client service delivery.

 

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&Dto help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at nttdata.com

 

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