NTT DATA Announces Jafar Kuruniyan as New CFO for MEA Region
NTT DATA, a leading global IT services provider, has announced the appointment of Jafar Kuruniyan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Kuruniyan steps into the role, succeeding Barry Curtin, who is retiring after a remarkable 16-year tenure within the NTT Group, including 12 years as CFO for the MEA operations. This move highlights NTT DATA’s commitment to strengthening its financial leadership within the strategically important MEA market, a region seeing significant technological advancements and digital transformation.
Kuruniyan’s Proven Finance Expertise Fuels Future Growth
Jafar Kuruniyan brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He has a Master of Business Administration from Mahatma Gandhi University and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from the Institute of Management Accountants in the United States, demonstrating his strong academic and professional credentials. Kuruniyan’s journey with NTT DATA began in the Middle East in 2009, and he has steadily climbed the ranks through various leadership positions. Prior to his appointment as CFO, he served as Vice President of Finance for the Middle East for five years, developing an in-depth understanding of the finance function and operations within the region. Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT DATA for Middle East and Africa, expressed his confidence in Kuruniyan’s abilities, citing his exceptional leadership and integrity.
This appointment signals NTT DATA’s commitment to continuity and growth in the MEA region. Kuruniyan’s deep understanding of the company, coupled with his extensive financial expertise, positions him well to steer NTT DATA’s financial strategy and support its continued success across Africa and the Middle East.
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