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Jason Goodall
Global Executive | Founder | Investor | Entrepreneur | Advisor | Non Executive Director.
Jason Goodall is a seasoned professional with a strong belief in the transformative power of technology in driving business change and growth.
As a chartered accountant by training, he boasts over fifteen years of experience in senior board-level positions and was recognized as the ICT African Business Person of the Year in 2009.
Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of NTT Ltd, a leading global ICT services and solutions provider, Jason oversees operations that generate USD 11 billion in annual revenue and employ more than 40,000 individuals across 74 countries worldwide.
Beyond his role at NTT Ltd, Jason is actively involved in the tech innovation space as an advisor and shareholder at Catalina Labs, a company specializing in IoT and data analytics.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Jason is an avid sports enthusiast, participating in activities such as long distance running, cycling, and triathlons, with a keen interest in Formula One, mountaineering, and serving as a Non-Executive Director of the Sunshine Golf Tour in South Africa.
His extensive educational background includes studying Accountancy at the University of the Witwatersrand and completing Matric at St David's College, Marist Brothers.
Jason Goodall's impressive career has seen him involved in various notable organizations and roles, including being the CEO of NTT Ltd., Group CEO of Dimension Data, Chief Operating Officer of Dimension Data Plc, and holding strategic advisory positions at H.I.G. Capital, Bain Capital, DigiCo, among others.
He has garnered numerous accolades over the years, including being named CEO of the year Africa 2020&2021, CEO of the year UK 2020&2021, and receiving the Frost&Sullivan Global System Integrator of the Year Award in 2017.
Additionally, Jason has been involved in investment activities through Yellow Bird Investments Ltd, contributing to ventures such as Mimecast, Thinkst, PodPoint, and Silicon Sky.
As a member of various boards and advisory roles, including NTT Group Strategy Board, SAICA, NTT Venture Capital, and LetterOne Technology Fund, Jason Goodall exemplifies a well-rounded professional with a passion for technology, innovation, and business excellence.