NEC Indonesia has named Akifumi Katano as its new President Director, underscoring the company’s long-term growth ambitions and innovation agenda in one of ASEAN’s largest and most dynamic markets.

Katano, who joined NEC Corporation in 1997, brings nearly three decades of strategic leadership across multiple roles. His mandate in Indonesia is clear: sharpen operational execution, accelerate business expansion, and deepen the company’s contributions to the country’s digital resilience.

Steering growth in a pivotal market

Under Katano’s leadership, NEC Indonesia will prioritize connectivity and mission-critical infrastructure while supporting national programs that advance digital transformation. The company plans to align closely with government initiatives spanning next-generation public services and smart city development—areas where NEC’s portfolio and global experience can deliver immediate value.

“I’m honored to lead NEC Indonesia at a pivotal moment in the nation’s digital journey,” Katano said. “By leveraging our trusted digital technologies, we are committed to supporting Indonesia’s ambition for a more connected and sustainable future. I look forward to working closely with customers and local partners to understand evolving needs and deliver real impact.”

Anchored in the NEC Way

Guided by the NEC Way and the vision of Creating What’s Ahead, NEC Indonesia continues to bring forward-looking solutions that empower communities and reinforce national development priorities. Katano sees substantial opportunity to help accelerate Indonesia’s transformation through solutions designed to deliver tangible value for people and institutions alike.

From seabed to city streets: technology pillars

PT NEC Indonesia is known for localizing NEC Corporation’s advanced technologies to address Indonesia’s unique business and social needs. The company’s current focus areas include:

• Strengthening connectivity via subsea cable systems and related network infrastructure
• Deploying IoT-driven solutions to modernize manufacturing and other industrial sectors
• Enabling secure, integrated smart city platforms for safer, more efficient urban services

These pillars aim to create measurable value for customers while addressing social challenges tied to safety, security, fairness, and efficiency—values that underpin NEC’s social vision. The broader goal: contribute to a more sustainable world where every individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

A 50-Year Foundation for Future Trust

NEC’s presence in Jakarta is not a recent development; the firm established its roots there in 1968. This half-century of history provides a unique platform for the “NEC Way” and its “Creating What’s Ahead” vision. In the business of critical infrastructure, trust is the primary currency. By operating through decades of economic shifts, NEC has moved beyond being a vendor to becoming a foundational partner in Indonesia’s development.

The company’s core values—safety, security, fairness, and efficiency—are being applied to modern challenges with a human-centric lens, aiming for a world where every individual can reach their best potential:

• Public Transport and Logistics: Applying the value of “Efficiency” to solve Jakarta’s notorious congestion issues, moving beyond software to holistic transit solutions.
• Banking and Financial Services: Utilizing “Security” and “Safety” to fortify the digital infrastructure of a rapidly evolving fiscal sector.
• Retail and Manufacturing: Promoting “Fairness” and optimized operations to enhance the daily consumer experience and industrial output.

The Road Ahead: Infrastructure as a Social Equalizer

The appointment of Akifumi Katano marks a clear intent to align NEC Indonesia’s global expertise with the specific national priorities of the Republic. As the country matures into a sustainable, digital-first economy, the focus on resilience and localized innovation will determine which players remain relevant.

However, the true measure of this leadership transition will not be found in corporate ledgers, but in the lived experience of the population. As strategic shifts in digital infrastructure take hold, one must ask: How will these high-level advancements in biometrics, subsea connectivity, and smart city integration ultimately influence the equity and security of daily life for the average citizen in a digital-first economy?

About PT NEC Indonesia

NEC established its first representative office in Jakarta in 1968. Today, PT NEC Indonesia remains a key player in delivering innovative ICT solutions that promote safety, security, and a higher quality of life for individuals and communities. As a leading information and communications technology provider, PT NEC Indonesia offers world-class services and technologies, including telecommunications networks, biometric identification, smart solutions for banking and financial services, public transportation and logistics, retail, and manufacturing, as well as applications and infrastructure for government and enterprise customers that power Indonesia’s digital transformation. For more information, visit [NEC Indonesia](http://id.nec.com/).