Junya Kawamoto

Verified Expert in Business Development, International Expansion & Cross-Border IT Partnerships

Executive Manager, Business Development at NTT DATA Japan | Chairman, International Committee – JISA

30+ years in business development and corporate strategy (NTT DATA, Japan & APAC), 20+ years in international expansion across China and APAC, 15+ years in payment innovation and cross-border IT/BPO services.

Core Expertise
Bio

Junya Kawamoto, Executive Manager at NTT DATA Japan, is a seasoned leader in IT and business services with 30+ years at the company. He has led initiatives in IT services, payments, and APAC expansion, driving NTT DATA’s China strategy and cross-border payment services. As Chair of JISA’s International Committee, he advocates Japan–Vietnam ICT collaboration and the demand for talent in AR/VR, AI, IoT, and Big Data.

Education

– Bachelor of Economics: Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan

Skill

– Strategic & Market Expansion: Cross-Border Strategy | Business Development | Asia-Pacific Market Entry | Offshoring & BPO
– Financial & Technology Services: IT Services | Payment Systems Innovation | Cross-Border Payment Solutions | Fintech Alliances
– Leadership & Industry Collaboration: Corporate Governance | IT Association Diplomacy | Public-Private Sector Engagement | Industry Relations
– Soft Skills & Influence: Negotiation | Multicultural Communication | Stakeholder Management | Conference Speaking

Work Experience

2024 – Present

Non‑Independent Non‑Executive Director
GHL Systems Berhad

-Appointed to the board of the Malaysian financial services firm to support strategic governance.

2024 – Present
2024 – Present

Executive Manager, Business Strategy Department, Enterprise Segment
NTT DATA Japan

– Oversees corporate strategy and M&A initiatives for enterprise clients.

2024 – Present
2020 – Present

Head of Business Strategy Department, Technology Consulting & Solution Segment
NTT DATA

– Drove growth in horizontal tech consulting (D&I, Cloud, Enterprise Apps) and offshoring capabilities in Asia.

2020 – Present
2022 – 2024

External Statutory Auditor
NTT DATA Institute of Management Consulting

– Appointed to oversee compliance and corporate governance processes.

2022 – 2024
2020 –  2022

Head of Business Strategy Department, China & APAC Segment
NTT DATA

– Led expansion and performance improvement across China, Singapore, and Thailand.

2020 –  2022
 2016 – 2020

Executive Manager, Global Payments & Services Division
NTT DATA

– Oversaw payment services strategy, cross-border alliances, and payments hub initiatives

 2016 – 2020
2017 – 2020

President & CEO
NTT DATA Hong Kong Limited

– Led a 4× sales growth turnaround, integrating regional digital payment platforms.

2017 – 2020
2015 – 2016

External Statutory Auditor
NTT DATA Global Solutions Corporation

– Conducted statutory audits and compliance reviews.

2015 – 2016
2002 - 2013

Manager / Deputy Manager, Business Development
NTT DATA

– Drove business development initiatives across emerging markets.

2002 - 2013
2000 – 2002

Assistant Manager, Business Development
NTT DATA

– Supported corporate planning and client acquisition.

2000 – 2002
1994 – 2000

Sales Representative
NTT DATA

– Began career supporting enterprise IT and business services.

1994 – 2000

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