With more than 30 years of experience in technology and advisory leadership, John will lead the Workday’s growth strategy across the region and strengthen its presence in key APAC markets.
Before joining Workday, John served as APAC CEO at NTT Data for 10 years. His leadership journey also includes senior roles at SAP, KPMG Australia, and Crowe Howarth, a business and financial advisory organization. Throughout his career, he has helped enterprises manage complex regulatory environments, modernize technology infrastructure, and achieve growth through data-driven strategies.
Based in Australia and Singapore, John will oversee Workday’s regional go-to-market strategy, commercial operations, and continued expansion across Asia Pacific. He will also focus on growing the business, strengthening the partner ecosystem, and helping customers use the Workday platform to improve operational efficiency and business growth.
“Asia Pacific is an epicenter of global innovation, presenting an incredible opportunity for businesses to leverage intelligent technology for a competitive edge – and Workday is uniquely positioned to help them do that,” said John Lombard, President, Asia Pacific, Workday. “I am thrilled to join the team at this pivotal moment to deepen our regional relationships and support our customers through their digital transformation.”
“John’s appointment comes at a critical juncture as APAC organizations increasingly look to AI to elevate employee experiences and optimize financial performance,” said Rob Enslin, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Workday. “His deep regional expertise, customer-first mindset, and proven track record of building high-performing teams will be instrumental as we scale our operations and help businesses unlock the full potential of the Workday platform.”
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