Hitachi India as part of its growth strategy to further accelerate the business in India has appointed N Venu as the Managing Director of Hitachi India, in addition to his current role as Managing Director and CEO, Hitachi Energy India and Region Head of South Asia at Hitachi Energy.
The new appointment will be effective from June 2, 2025. This follows the elevation of Hitachi’s first Indian Managing Director Dr. Bharat Kaushal, Corporate officer, Hitachi, to Executive Chairman Hitachi India with effect from April 1, 2025. As the Managing Director of Hitachi India, N Venu will focus on expanding Hitachi’s legacy in India in line with Hitachi Group’s new management plan – Inspire 2027.
By strengthening the cohesion around 28 Hitachi group companies in India, Venu will strive to create value for customers as Hitachi transforms into a digital-centric company and expands the Lumada business while creating synergetic opportunities for the organisation, especially by integrating IT, OT (Operational Technology) proficiency to further strengthen Hitachi’s over nine decades of flourishing partnership with the nation.
As per the company, Hitachi is witnessing major expansion in India, covering varied businesses, including Rail, Digital, Connective Industries, Energy, Financial inclusion, e-Education and Healthcare. The journey goes beyond fortifying its collaboration with India to realise the long-term mission of making Hitachi India the global hub for providing solutions that echo the unified vision of building an ecosystem that supports steering business from India for India and India for the world.
Venu has nearly four decades of work experience and has led Hitachi Energy in India since its formation in 2019. He was also the Chairman of the Karnataka chapter of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) during 2024-25.
Speaking on the appointment, Kojin Nakakita, Vice President and Executive Officer, Head of Regional Strategies [APAC/India], in charge of Regional Strategies [APAC]/ Chairman of Hitachi Asia, said, “I am honored to welcome N Venu. His appointment reiterates our commitment to India and showcases the company’s truly diverse culture and larger collaboration among Hitachi group companies. I am confident that his experience and deep understanding of the Indian market will be instrumental in further accelerating Hitachi’s business in India.”
Echoing similar thoughts Dr. Bharat Kaushal, Executive Chairman, Hitachi India, said, “The appointment of N Venu will reemphasise our vision and mission of making India as one of the most lucrative business hubs within Hitachi’s cosmic ecosystem. N Venu has been instrumental in driving and steering business at Hitachi Energy, which has witnessed expansive growth under his leadership. Hitachi Energy is one of India’s largest contributors in architecting a framework that goes beyond offering unparalleled energy solutions and has been supporting India in illuminating and realizing the dreams of billions. I firmly believe that his cosmic wisdom and business acumen will further strengthen the India operations, especially driving multiple stakeholders towards creating value to imprint an indelible social impact. As Hitachi transforms and evolves as one of the leading conglomerates to offer its distinguished Digital solutions, together we will drive digital centricity and digitalization adding invaluable acceleration to Social Innovation by combining advanced IT, OT (Operational Technology).”
Commenting on his new role, N Venu said,” It is an honor to be bestowed with this responsibility at such a critical juncture in Hitachi’s legacy. India is a key market for Hitachi Energy globally and, through One Hitachi, is set to be a cornerstone of the company’s future worldwide growth.”
