Redmond, Washington, US, and London, UK – 04 June 2025 –NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, has announced the appointment of Josh Francis as Vice President of Strategic Sales of the Global IP Network. Reporting to Michael Wheeler, Executive Vice President of the Global IP Network at NTT DATA, Francis will lead the Strategic Sales teams worldwide, driving the execution of a comprehensive sales strategy to support existing clients and accelerate the acquisition of new ones.
Francis joined the Global IP Network division in 2024 to lead its European sales organization. Since then, he has focused on strengthening the team and deepening relationships with Internet-centric businesses and organizations across the region. Prior to joining NTT DATA, he held several key roles at Zayo Group. Francis is a graduate of both Queen Mary University of London and The University of Law.
“Appointing Josh to this leadership role within our Global Sales Team is a crucial move to advance our strategic sales objectives on a global scale,” said Michael Wheeler. “His extensive background in sales leadership and market development perfectly aligns with our mission to continually innovate and expand our offerings to clients worldwide.”
“I am excited about this opportunity to lead our team of world-class sales professionals. With our collective expertise and dedication, we will continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients globally,” said Francis. “I look forward to collaborating with this talented team to drive innovation, exceed our goals and solidify our position as a leader in the Internet ecosystem.”
The Global IP Network of NTT DATA is a Tier 1 IP backbone consistently ranked among the top networks worldwide by multiple leading industry groups. Spanning the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania, it offers a premier environment for content, data and video transport, as well as advanced network security and DDoS protection services. Operating under a single autonomous system number (AS2914), it provides a resilient digital infrastructure that seamlessly connects Internet-centric clients, employees and partners across the globe.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.
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Fernando Costantino
Director, Marketing & Communications, Global IP Network
NTT DATA, Inc.
E: fernando.costantino@nttdata.com
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