NTT DATA Payment Services announced new leadership appointments as part of its regional strategy.
Enoch Chhabra has been named CEO of Payment Services and e-pay, while Yuichiro Sato takes the role of CEO of eCommerce Solutions.
The company stated these appointments support its ongoing transformation and expansion efforts in Southeast Asia, aiming to unify operations under the NTT DATA Payment Services banner.
Chhabra has over 24 years of experience in payments, banking, and business development.
He previously worked at Hong Leong Bank, where he was involved in modernising its merchant acquiring platform, and at Eastern & Oriental Berhad, he secured a landmark joint venture and led a key divestment effort.
“I’m honoured to join NTT DATA Payment Services at such an exciting time. As digital payments become increasingly integral to everyday life, I look forward to working with our teams to deliver innovative, merchant-centric solutions that meet the needs of businesses large and small.
With the backing of one of the world’s top global IT service providers, we are well positioned to lead the evolution of commerce in Southeast Asia.”
said Enoch Chhabra, Chief Executive Officer Payment Services and e-pay.
Meanwhile, Sato is a long-term employee of NTT DATA, having joined in 1999 and holding various senior roles globally.
He was previously Chief Operating Officer of iPay88, where he played a key role in the company’s rebranding to NTT DATA eCommerce Solutions and its ongoing integration within the region.
“As commerce continues to evolve, we are committed to building agile, scalable, and customer-centric platforms.
It’s an exciting time to drive innovation that empowers merchants and consumers, and I look forward to collaborating with our teams across the region to shape the future of digital commerce.”
said Yuichiro Sato, CEO eCommerce Solutions.
NTT DATA, a Japanese multinational IT service and consulting firm, increased its shareholding in GHL to 98.80% last year.
The acquisition, valued at RM724.08 million, involves purchasing 670,440,235 ordinary shares from major shareholders, including Actis Stark (Mauritius) Limited, APIS Growth 14 Ltd, Loh Wee Hian, and Tobikiri Capital Ltd.
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