NTT DATA Appoints Vinesh Maharaj to Spearhead Smart Manufacturing in Middle East & Africa
NTT DATA is expanding its focus within the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, and a key move in this strategy is the appointment of Vinesh Maharaj as Director of Smart Manufacturing & Industry. This announcement signals the company’s dedication to strengthening its presence in the manufacturing sector, mirroring its prior successful launches in the Retail and Financial Services Industry (FSI) verticals earlier in 2024. This strategic move underscores NTT DATA’s commitment to leveraging technology to drive industrial advancement in the region.
A Veteran Leader in Industrial Transformation
Vinesh Maharaj brings an impressive three decades of expertise to NTT DATA. His career spans critical areas within the industrial landscape, including industrial automation, IT/OT integration, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and cutting-edge technologies like Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and predictive AI. His comprehensive understanding of these areas positions him to lead NTT DATA’s smart manufacturing initiatives effectively across the MEA region. Maharaj’s professional credentials include registration as an engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and as a Certified Director with the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoDSA). He has also held numerous leadership roles.
He is now charged with guiding NTT DATA’s efforts to support manufacturing clients in their digital transformation journeys, helping them embrace the benefits of smart manufacturing practices in the African context.
This appointment emphasizes NTT DATA’s strategic investment in the MEA manufacturing sector, indicating a commitment to providing advanced technological solutions to help accelerate industrial growth and efficiency throughout the region.
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