Kojin Nakakita appointed new Chairman of Hitachi Asia Ltd.<\/strong><\/h6>\nSingapore, February 20, 2017<\/b>\u00a0— Hitachi Asia Ltd. today announced that Mr. Kojin Nakakita has been appointed as Chairman of Hitachi Asia Ltd. He will concurrently serve as Chairman and Managing Director of Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. The new appointment will be effective from 1 April 2017.<\/p>\n
He succeeds Mr. Ichiro Iino, who is returning to Japan to assume the post of Vice President and Executive Officer, Hitachi Transport System, Ltd.<\/p>\n
After graduating from the United States International University in 1988, Mr. Nakakita joined Hitachi’s Heavy Industry Department, Headquarters Sales Office. He possesses a strong background in social infrastructure business development, particularly in the water treatment, smart cities and heavy industry equipment industries. Southeast Asia, a region under Hitachi Asia’s purview, presents various challenges and opportunities in these industries. Mr. Nakakita’s strong understanding and long experience in these fields will allow him to make decisions to propel Hitachi Asia and steer the company’s infrastructure business in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n
“I am honoured to become Chairman of Hitachi Asia Ltd.,” said Mr. Nakakita. “Southeast Asia is one of the focus areas of growth for Hitachi. In particular, the emerging markets show tremendous potential. There is a lot that Hitachi can contribute to improving this region’s economic growth and quality of life through our Social Innovation Business. I am looking forward to working with the Hitachi Asia team to make this happen.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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