NTT DATA Payment Services, a leading end-to-end payment service provider, has announced the appointment of Takeo Ueno as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from today. Ueno, who is also Whole-Time Director, has played a key role at the time of acquisition and post-merger of erstwhile Atom Technologies which is now known as NTT DATA Payment Services India Ltd.
Dewang Neralla stepped down to pursue other opportunities. However, he will continue to be the consultant for the company.
The Board expressed confidence that NTT DATA Payment Services would continue to thrive under Ueno’s leadership. Furthermore, he would build on Neralla’s accomplishments and take the organization to even greater heights.
On his appointment, Takeo Ueno said, “I am honoured to serve as CEO at this transformative juncture. I am confident in the strength of our organization and our team. As a company, we will continue to remain focused on becoming one of the top three payment service providers in the country through better services and superior products. Moreover, with a focus to make digital payments viable and accessible for everyone, which is in line with the ‘Digital India’ vision, we will continue to build safe, trusted, complied and innovative payment solutions for customers.
Ueno is an accomplished business leader with nearly three decades of experience. His impressive track record in transaction banking, payment systems, card, fintech consulting, and beyond over the years is a testament to his proficiency in steering organisations wherever he worked towards success.
Dewang Neralla, said, “I would like to express heartfelt gratitude to my colleagues, customers, and stakeholders for their unwavering support throughout my tenure. I offer my sincere congratulations to Ueno on his appointment as my successor and wish him every success in this new role. With a fresh perspective and a strong commitment, I am confident that Mr. Ueno will lead the company to the next phase of growth and success.”
NTT DATA Payment Services thanked Neralla for his contributions and wished him all the best in his future endeavors. The company remains committed to serving its customers and stakeholders with excellence and innovation.