As part of its strategic growth plan to accelerate its presence in India, Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Mr. N Venu as its new Managing Director, effective June 2, 2025. Mr. Venu will take on this role in addition to his current responsibilities as Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy India Limited and Region Head for South Asia at Hitachi Energy.
This appointment follows the elevation of Dr. Bharat Kaushal, the first Indian Managing Director of Hitachi, to the position of Executive Chairman, Hitachi India, effective April 1, 2025.
In his new role, Mr. Venu will lead the expansion of Hitachi’s operations in India, aligned with the company’s global management strategy, Inspire 2027. He will focus on strengthening synergies among Hitachi’s 28 group companies operating in India and aim to enhance customer value as the organization advances its transformation into a digital-first enterprise. A key priority will be the growth of Lumada, Hitachi’s digital solutions business, by integrating IT and OT (Operational Technology) capabilities.
Hitachi is rapidly expanding its footprint in India across diverse sectors such as Railways, Digital Infrastructure, Connective Industries, Energy, Financial Inclusion, e-Education, and Healthcare. The company's long-term vision includes turning India into a global solutions hub, supporting both local and international markets through strategic partnerships and a scalable "delivery-layer" business model. This is aimed at driving high-margin and high-revenue growth.
Mr. Kojin Nakakita, Vice President and Executive Officer, Head of Regional Strategies [APAC/India], and Chairman of Hitachi Asia Ltd., welcomed the appointment, stating:
"We are pleased to have N Venu join as Managing Director. His leadership reflects our strong commitment to India and reinforces collaboration among the Hitachi group companies. His deep knowledge of the Indian market will be key to accelerating our business in the region."
Dr. Bharat Kaushal, Executive Chairman of Hitachi India, added:
"N Venu’s appointment underlines our mission of making India a vital business hub within Hitachi’s global ecosystem. Under his leadership, Hitachi Energy has seen tremendous growth and played a crucial role in delivering transformative energy solutions. I am confident that his vision and expertise will further elevate Hitachi’s operations in India, especially in driving value creation and social impact."
Sharing his thoughts, N Venu remarked:
"It is a great honor to take on this responsibility at such a pivotal time in Hitachi’s journey. India plays a strategic role for Hitachi Energy globally, and through the One Hitachi approach, we are poised to make India a key pillar of the company’s global growth."
Mr. Venu brings with him nearly 40 years of professional experience. He has led Hitachi Energy in India since its establishment in 2019 and served as Chairman of the Karnataka chapter of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2024–25. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from NIT Warangal and has pursued executive education at IIM Ahmedabad, ISB Hyderabad, and IMD Switzerland.