NTT appoints former Tech Data exec as new CEO for Europe

Appointment of Miriam Murphy will ‘supercharge’ NTT’s efforts in the continent, according to CEO Abhijit Dubey

NTT Ltd. has appointed former Tech Data executive Miriam Murphy as its new Europe CEO.

Murphy previously held the role of senior vice-president EMEA, advanced and specialist solutions, at Tech Data, where she was responsible for go-to-market strategy and P&L management spanning data centre and next-generation technology solutions portfolios.

She will take on her new role on 3 February where she will apply her "deep understanding of the region" to drive NTT Ltd's European sales and business development and expand its customer partnerships.

Tech Data has promoted its European VP of vendor and alliances, Jason Boxall, to the role of senior VP of advanced and specialised solutions for Europe at the distributor.

"NTT offers a wealth of capabilities for customers to support their digital transformation journeys. Joining an organisation with such rich heritage, and which has been formed through the integration of best-in-class solutions, is a unique opportunity," said Murphy.

"I was also drawn by NTT's belief in the power of technology as a business enabler and as an overall force for good , societally and economically."

Murphy brings more than 25 years of IT experience to the role, having also previously worked for Avnet Technology Solutions in a number of roles including as senior vice-president for north region EMEA.

"Miriam's regional and technology expertise will bring immediate value to our company and, most importantly, to our customers," Abhijit Dubey, CEO of NTT Ltd said.

"Her experience in business transformation and integration at scale, including go-to-market strategies and workforce enablement, will support our customers and ecosystem at a time of great change.

"Miriam has worked and lived across Europe giving her extensive insights and experience into customer challenges, cultural variations across the region, and also opportunities. Adding Miriam to our team will supercharge our efforts in Europe."