Mumbai: Workday has appointed John Lombard as President, Asia Pacific, strengthening its regional leadership as the enterprise AI platform provider looks to accelerate growth across key APAC markets and deepen customer adoption of its HR, finance and IT solutions.
Lombard brings more than three decades of senior technology and advisory leadership experience to the role. He joins Workday after serving as APAC CEO at NTT Data for ten years and has previously held leadership positions at SAP, KPMG Australia and Crowe Howarth. Over the course of his career, he has worked closely with enterprises to navigate complex regulatory environments, modernise technology infrastructure and drive growth through data-led strategies.
Based across Australia and Singapore, Lombard will lead Workday’s Asia Pacific go-to-market strategy, commercial operations and regional expansion efforts. His mandate includes scaling the company’s presence across APAC, strengthening its partner ecosystem and helping customers leverage the Workday platform to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
“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.”
Rob Enslin, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Workday, said, “John’s appointment comes at a critical juncture as APAC organizations increasingly look to AI to elevate employee experiences and optimize financial performance. 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.”
The appointment comes as organisations across the Asia Pacific region continue to increase investments in artificial intelligence and enterprise technology to enhance workforce experiences, improve financial management and support long-term digital transformation initiatives. With Lombard at the helm of its regional operations, Workday aims to strengthen its market presence while expanding customer and partner engagement across the region.
