Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon as Head of Data & AI

Canon Business Services Australia (CBS) has announced the appointment of Raji Haththotuwegama as the company's new Head of Data and AI.

In this position, Haththotuwegama will collaborate with CBS clients to utilise data and artificial intelligence for improved business outcomes and significant value realisation.

Raji Haththotuwegama will lead a team of data and AI specialists, providing technical analysis, design reviews, and facilitating knowledge sharing and mentoring. Stephanie Wang, General Manager of Solutions at CBS, highlighted the importance of Haththotuwegama's role in shaping and growing CBS's data and AI practice.

“The pace of evolution in the data and AI space continues to increase, which makes this appointment a very valuable one for Canon Business Services,” said Wang. “Raji will provide strong technical leadership and support clients in creating a clear and practical roadmap that will assist them to meet their business goals.”

Before joining CBS, Haththotuwegama held several senior roles such as Head of Data and AI, General Manager of Strategy and Innovation, and was also the founder of his own AI startup. With over 25 years of experience in IT, including ten years in data science and AI, he has led numerous programs that have transformed businesses through data modernisation, intelligent automation, and AI.

“I believe we are only just beginning to take advantage of the power of AI and data in the business sector,” Haththotuwegama stated. “I am looking forward to working with Canon Business Services clients to help modernise their data infrastructure, harness the power of AI, and move toward sustainable growth with secure, compliant, and responsible technologies.”

Canon Business Services is recognised as a market leader in IT services. It helps organisations optimise, automate, and transform their operations, positioning them for accelerated growth. The company’s services portfolio includes a wide range of areas such as cybersecurity, cloud services, business process automation, and networking.

Wang concluded, “With Raji now part of our team, we are well positioned to support our clients and grow our business in what will be a very exciting future.”