NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader appointed Stijn Nauwelaerts as its Chief People Officer, effective November 18. He will lead all aspects of the people and talent strategy in NTT DATA's newly integrated international operating company with over 150,000 people, across more than 50 countries.

Nauwelaerts brings 30 years of global HR leadership to NTT DATA, Inc. He joins from Microsoft where he held the role of Corporate Vice President HR, leading the people and talent agenda across Microsoft's global subsidiaries and its Customer and Partner Solutions organisation. Before that, he led HR at The Bank of New York in Brussels and started his career as Legal Counsel

“Stijn is an exceptional leader with expertise in leading people and culture transformation at scale. His experience and leadership will be critical at a pivotal time for our organisation, as we transform against a backdrop of a rapidly evolving technology industry and the workforce of the future," said NTT DATA, Inc. President and CEO, Abhijit Dubey.

“I look forward to playing my part in creating an incredible environment for our diverse and talented colleagues worldwide. For me that is a culture where people thrive, where they are energised, feel trusted, and are empowered to do meaningful work,” said Nauwelaerts.