Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

NTT Data Group

The artificial intelligence (AI) and digital service player has identified Kazuhiko Nakayama as NTT Data Group’s president and chief executive officer. Yutaka Sasaki, former president and CEO of NTT Data Group, will assume the role of senior executive vice-president of NTT. Nakayama began his career at NTT in 1989 and has worked in various roles across the group.

“Over the past three years, I have had the honour of working closely with Yutaka Sasaki and the leadership team on a strategic course that has established NTT Data among the top five IT services businesses globally,” said Nakayama. “That experience has reinforced my conviction in the strength of our offering, the quality of our people and the size of the opportunity ahead. As I take on the responsibilities of CEO and lead the growth of the NTT Data Group, I feel a deep sense of dedication, possibility and excitement.”

Monday.com

The work specialist has promoted Ben Barnett into the role of general manager (GM) of EMEA. He has been with the business for the past five years and has been working in UK&I during that time.

Casey George, chief revenue officer at monday.com, said: “Ben has been instrumental in shifting our EMEA business into a higher gear, consistently demonstrating the skill and precision required to scale in complex markets. He was there at the inception of our London office, and the breadth of knowledge, relationships and commercial instinct he has built across this region over five years is an extraordinary asset.

“Ben understands our customers, our partners and our people in a way that only comes from being in the room for every chapter of this growth story. With his leadership, we are strongly positioned to accelerate our annual plan and lead the next frontier of enterprise AI.”

Searchlight Cyber

The firm has welcomed Paul Ciesielski as chief revenue officer (CRO) to help steer the business through its next phase of growth. He comes with more than two decades of experience and will now be responsible for the firm’s go-to-market strategy which includes overseeing sales and channel partnerships.

“We are thrilled to welcome Paul to the leadership team at such a pivotal moment for Searchlight,” said Michael Gianarakis, CEO of Searchlight Cyber. “Paul is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the cyber security landscape and is perfectly positioned to take innovative companies like Searchlight to the next level. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to scale rapidly, ensuring that organisations worldwide can gain the critical edge over emerging threats.”

Arcitecta

The data management software player has appointed Ewen Smith as managing director of Arcitecta Europe and Nina Mangold to lead its European channel programme.

“I’m delighted to welcome Ewen and Nina as we continue investing in our European expansion,” said Jason Lohrey, CEO of Arcitecta. “Their combined technical expertise, industry knowledge and customer relationships will help us support research institutions, cultural organisations and other data-intensive enterprises address the challenges created by data growth, AI implementation and rising storage costs.

“As organisations increasingly look for intelligent, scalable ways to manage and maximise the value of their data, Arcitecta is exceptionally well-positioned to support their success.”

WSO2

The firm has appointed Tanmaya Das as chief financial officer (CFO) as it looks to grow the business and take advantage of the growth in Agentic AI tools. Das joins WSO2 following a decade as CFO of RateGain.

“Tanmaya joins WSO2 at an exciting time in our journey. His experience in leading organisations through growth and transformation will support our long-term growth,” said Devaka Randeniya, CRO and acting CEO of WSO2.

“Over the past two decades, we have built a strong technology foundation, a global customer base, and a culture of innovation that continues to differentiate us in the market. As we look ahead, we are focused on scaling the business while continuing to invest in the technologies that help our customers succeed.”