Chris Merdon works as the President of NTT Data public sector, where he brings extensive expertise in delivering digital and technology capabilities to government agencies With over 20 years of experience in this field, Chris Merdon has made significant contributions to enhancing public sector operations. Get to know more about Chris Merdon’s life and professional accomplishments here.
Who is Chris Merdon?
Christopher Merdon holds the esteemed position of Group President for the public sector at NTT Data Services. He oversees short-term and long-term planning, budget management, and company objectives in this role.
An important testament to Christopher’s proficiency in IT service management is his ITIL Foundations certification., This certification shows his expertise in creating, delivering, and continually developing technology products and services.
Educational Background
Christopher Merdon has an extensive academic background.
- Secondary education at Harborfields High School
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Temple University (1989-1995)
- Masters in Public Administration at Temple University
Chris Merdon at NTT Data
Christopher Merdon was appointed Public Sector Group President of NTT Data Services in April 2022. He is driving NTT Data’s business to deliver technological solutions to state and local governments in the US and Canada.
Before his current position, Mr. Merdon was the company’s Senior Vice President and became Division President for State and Local Government & Education. He led over 1500 employees, working with the federal government and education entities in 42 states through government contracts.
Chris Merdon Leadership History
Christopher Merdon is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in the government contracting industry. Before being the NTT Data Services’ group president of the public sector, Mr. Merdon handled different leadership roles.
- Group President for Public Sector (April 2022 – Present), Division President (Aug 2020 – Apr 2022), and Senior Vice President for State & Local Government and Education (Nov 2016 – Aug 2020) at NTT Data Services
- Chief Information Office at Howard County Government (Sep 2013 – Nov 2016)
- Senior Vice President at American Traffic Solutions (Jan 2012 – Aug 2013)
- Executive Director Public Sector Sales at J.P. Morgan (Apr 2010 – Dec 2011)
- Senior Vice President at Xerox (Sep 2003 – Apr 2010)
- Councilman at Howard County Government (Dec 1998 – Nov 2006)
- Director of Government Sales at CSC (Sep 1999 – Aug 2003)
About NTT Data Services
NTT Data is an IT solutions and consultation provider across the USA, Europe, and LATAM. Some of its products and services include Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data & Intelligence, Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow®, Application Development & Management, and 5G.
NTT Group’s extensive client base and knowledge of communication networks and ICT allow it to compete in various local and international markets.
