Industry Veteran Takehiro Nagatsuka Appointed as DXC’s SAP Practice Lead
DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft helps customers with an accelerated path to modernization
TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced a new SAP practice in Japan to help accelerate business transformation and growth for Japanese enterprises.
With more than 15,000 SAP professionals worldwide and over 280 customers with SAP implementations across the Asia Pacific region, DXC provides a full spectrum of SAP-based solutions to help simplify IT, modernize applications and accelerate transformation. Industry veteran Takehiro Nagatsuka has been appointed DXC’s SAP Practice Lead and will be responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of DXC’s SAP operations in Japan.
“We warmly welcome DXC’s launch of a new SAP practice in Japan to further strengthen their local presence,” said Hirofumi Suzuki, President and Representative Director, SAP Japan. “DXC has a long-standing track record of driving SAP-led transformation and business value globally, and this new initiative will offer Japanese customers new opportunities to address complex challenges in today’s AI- and cloud-driven era. At SAP, we look forward to deepening our collaboration with DXC and jointly supporting the transformation of Japanese businesses.”
For many Japanese organizations, modernizing legacy ERP systems has become a critical priority – particularly for SAP users facing the 2027 deadline to transition to SAP S/4HANA®. To ensure continuity and growth, businesses are looking for a trusted partner capable of executing complex transformations and operating efficiently in this AI and cloud era. To help meet this challenge, DXC recently introduced DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft to help customers with an accelerated path to modernization.
“Expanding our SAP practice in a key growth market like Japan underscores our commitment to helping customers modernize with SAP,” said Keith Costello, Global Managing Director and SAP Lead, DXC Consulting and Engineering Services. “We’re excited to bring global innovations and deep SAP expertise to Japanese organizations, supporting their transformation, not just as a technology provider, but as a true business partner.”
DXC has been helping customers drive SAP innovation for more than 35 years. The new SAP practice in Japan is focused on delivering excellence for customers, enabling tangible business value by maximizing return on their SAP investment. With a focus on the Manufacturing, Automotive, and Retail industries, DXC delivers SAP solutions that enhance after-sales service performance through improved demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and process efficiency to boost customer satisfaction and unlock growth opportunities for customers.
DXC is an SAP Global Strategic Service Partner and consistent winner of ‘SAP Excellence’ awards. DXC was also recognized with the 2025 SAP Pinnacle Award in the “Partner Learning and Skills Growth” category, reflecting its excellence in driving business value and co-innovation with SAP.
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