Hitachi India Promotes N Venu to the Position of Managing Director
Hitachi India Reinforces Growth Strategies with New Appointment
Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the global technology leader, announces the appointment of Mr. N Venu as its Managing Director, effective from June 2, 2025. The move is part of a growth strategy to reinforce Hitachi's presence in India and align with the company's new management plan - Inspire 2027.
In his new role, Venu, currently the Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy India Limited and Region Head of South Asia, will concentrate on expanding Hitachi's legacy in India. He will strive to create value for customers by cohesively integrating the 28 Hitachi group companies in India and further strengthening the company's digital-centric transformation.
This appointment follows the elevation of Dr. Bharat Kaushal, the first Indian Managing Director of Hitachi India, to Executive Chairman, effective from April 1, 2025.
Hitachi's ambitious expansion in India spans across various sectors, including Rail, Digital, Connective Industries, Energy, Financial inclusion, e-Education, and Healthcare. The company aims to establish a delivery-layer framework through strategic partnerships to create a unique business model, monetizing the world's largest connected community.
Kojin Nakakita, Vice President and Executive Officer, Head of Regional Strategies at Hitachi, expressed his excitement about Venu's appointment, seeing it as a testament to Hitachi's diverse culture and increased collaboration among its group companies. He believes Venu's experience and deep understanding of the Indian market will significantly accelerate Hitachi's growth in the country.
Kaushal, the new Executive Chairman, expressed the vision of making India a lucrative business hub within Hitachi's global ecosystem. He is confident that Venu's strategic acumen and wisdom will further strengthen Hitachi's India operations, particularly driving multiple stakeholders towards creating a positive social impact.
Venu, with nearly four decades of work experience, has led Hitachi Energy in India since its inception in 2019. His achievements and experience are expected to bolster the company's growth in India, further propelling Hitachi towards its worldwide growth objectives.
Hitachi, with its roots in the 1930s, has forged a strong presence in India with around 28 group companies and a workforce of approximately 39,322 employees, driving India's transformation across various sectors. The company continues to solidify its position as a global technology leader in electrification, focusing on a sustainable energy future with innovative technologies.
- Venu, in his new role as Managing Director, will aim to create value for customers by integrating the 28 Hitachi group companies in India and strengthening the company's digital-centric transformation, particularly in sectors such as education, healthcare, and business.
- With its ambitious expansion in India, Hitachi aims to establish a delivery-layer framework through strategic partnerships, creating a unique business model that monetizes the world's largest connected community, extending to sectors like finance, infrastructure, and technology.
- Kaushal, the new Executive Chairman, envisions making India a profitable business hub within Hitachi's global ecosystem, confident that Venu's strategic acumen and wisdom will further strengthen Hitachi's India operations, driving multiple stakeholders towards making a positive social impact.
- Over the past few decades, Hitachi has made significant strides in India, with around 28 group companies and employing approximately 39,322 people, and contributing to India's transformation in various sectors like rail, digital, connective industries, energy, and financial inclusion.
- Looking forward, Hitachi continues to focus on a sustainable energy future with innovative technologies, solidifying its position as a global leader in electrification and technology, particularly in the areas of healthcare, culture, and infrastructure.
