Ryuichi Matsuo is Executive, Head of Telco Business Transformation for NTT DATA Middle East and Africa (MEA). With more than 35 years of experience across the NTT Group, he has held senior leadership roles spanning telecommunications, digital infrastructure, data centres, and technology services. Prior to joining MEA, he served as Executive Vice President of NTT DOCOMO Global and has previously led NTT Global Data Centres, NTT Bizlink, and PT. NTT Indonesia. Known for driving business transformation across international markets, Matsuo brings deep industry expertise and a global perspective to support the continued evolution and growth of NTT DATA’s telco business across the region.