Workday appoints John Lombard as president, Asia Pacific

• Former NTT Data APAC CEO to lead Workday’s regional growth and partner ecosystem
• Veteran tech executive brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across APAC

Workday, Inc., an enterprise AI platform for HR, finance and IT, has appointed John Lombard as president for Asia Pacific.

Lombard brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in technology and advisory services. He most recently served as Asia Pacific CEO at NTT Data, following senior leadership roles at SAP, KPMG Australia and Crowe Howarth.

Throughout his career, Lombard has worked with enterprises across the region to navigate regulatory environments, modernise technology infrastructure and implement data-driven business strategies.

Based in Australia and Singapore, Lombard will lead Workday’s go-to-market strategy, commercial operations and regional expansion across key Asia Pacific markets. He will also focus on strengthening the company’s partner ecosystem and supporting customers in improving operational efficiency and business growth through the Workday platform.

“Asia Pacific is an epicentre of global innovation, presenting a significant opportunity for businesses to leverage intelligent technology for a competitive edge, and Workday is well positioned to help them do that,” Lombard said.

“I am thrilled to join the team at this pivotal moment to deepen our regional relationships and support our customers through their digital transformation.”

“Lombard’s appointment comes at a critical time as organisations across Asia Pacific increasingly adopt AI to enhance employee experiences and improve financial performance,” said Rob Enslin, president and chief commercial officer, Workday. “His regional expertise, customer-first approach and proven track record of building high-performing teams will be instrumental as we continue to expand our operations and help customers realise the full value of the Workday platform.”