NTT Data appoints Cristiano Rios as Director of Strategy & Operations

NTT Data has strengthened its leadership team in Brazil with Cristiano Rios, who will assume the position of Director of Strategy & Operations.

Cristiano Rios has more than 20 years of experience in business consulting, specializing in strategy and operations in sectors including consumer & retail, healthcare, life sciences, and industrial. He has guided Brazil-based and multinational companies through digital transformation, supply chain optimization, quality management and systems implementation.

He has developed and implemented business plans for companies focusing on logistics, sales, financial and manufacturing strategies, leading to cost reduction and increased profitability for clients across different market segments.

Rios joins NTT Data from FTI Consulting, where he was a Senior Managing Director in its São Paulo office. Before that, he was a partner at KPMG, and also spent years with Big Four counterparts EY and Deloitte.

Commenting on his move to NTT Data, Rios said: “As one of the global leaders in consulting, technology and digital transformation services, NTT Data supports organizations to accelerate innovation, modernize their IT environments and operate efficiently at scale — always combining technical depth, strategic vision and a long-term results-oriented approach.”

“Being part of this global ecosystem, which connects consulting, engineering, cloud, data, AI, automation, and managed services capabilities, is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and strengthen the sustainable growth of our clients in Brazil and around the world. I am excited about the challenges ahead and committed to delivering value, strengthening our operations and driving our strategy in the country.”