NTT DATA Appoints Beth Howen President of State, Local and Education

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Howen as the new President of its State and Local Government and Education (SLED) business in North America.

Beth brings a wealth of experience as a dynamic and results-driven digital and operations executive. Her career spans leadership roles at Capgemini, Telus International, Atos and the City of Indianapolis, where she led transformative initiatives across strategic planning, process optimization and technology integration. Her efforts have consistently delivered enterprise-wide improvements and positioned organizations for long-term growth.

“I’m excited to join NTT DATA and lead our SLED business into the next era of growth through innovation,” said Howen. “State and local government agencies and education institutions are embracing acceleration of their digital transformation journeys, and I look forward to helping our clients modernize operations with secure digital environments that meet the needs of the citizens and communities they serve.”

Beth has successfully led large-scale transformation projects and secured major deals with numerous state and local government agencies. Her deep expertise in public sector innovation and her commitment to strategic partnerships will be instrumental as she leads NTT DATA’s SLED team with a renewed focus on education and multi-state initiatives.

“We’re delighted to welcome Beth to the NTT DATA leadership team,” said Tanvir Khan, Chief Operating Officer, NTT DATA North America. “Her proven expertise and forward-thinking approach will be key as we help SLED clients modernize and deliver secure, citizen-focused digital services nationwide.”

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