London, 19 November 2024 – NTT DATA UK&I, a global digital business and IT services leader, has today announced the appointment of Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice.
With over 30 years of industry experience, Johnson most recently served as Chief Digital Officer at Enzen Global Limited and has held positions at Deloitte, PwC, Capgemini, and IBM. He also previously sat on the board of Trinity Management, overseeing its work with Cadent Gas to deliver the West Midlands gas mains replacement programme. Johnson’s industry experience includes working with leading oil, gas, power, and water providers such as Shell, UK Power Networks, Cadent Gas, SGN, nPower, WWU, ENWL, Welsh Water, Yorkshire Water and Thames Water.
In his new role, Johnson will spearhead the current and future solution portfolio within the Energy and Utilities practice. His appointment comes at a crucial time as the industry faces unprecedented challenges in achieving emission targets while maintaining grid resilience.
"With the rise of smart grids, decentralised power generation, and pressing 2050 net-zero targets, we're confronted with challenges that demand new solutions," said Matt Johnson.
“NTT DATA is ready to lead this change through our full-stack capabilities. Our vast consulting experience and expansive portfolio of services for the energy and utilities sector enable us to deliver the forward-thinking solutions our clients need. From integrating renewable energy sources into the grid and advanced demand forecasting, to infrastructure modernisation and robust cybersecurity solutions, NTT DATA is ready to support organisations in addressing their most pressing challenges. It's a critical time for our industry and, as part of NTT DATA, I look forward to not just responding to industry challenges but actively shaping the future of energy.”
Simon Reid, Head of Energy and Utilities for NTT DATA EMEA, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Matt to NTT DATA. His ability to empower teams and his deep understanding of the sector's challenges make him the ideal person to drive our solution portfolio forward. Matt joins us at an exciting time as we prepare for significant growth. His experience implementing a wide portfolio of solutions and working within complex infrastructure projects will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional services for our clients."