October 5, 2012, Manila<\/strong> — Hitachi Asia Ltd. today announced the appointment of Mr. Mitsuhiko Shimizu as General Manager of Hitachi Asia Ltd. \u2013 Philippine Branch. Mr. Shimizu\u2019s appointment was effective from October 1, 2012, and has since started representing the Hitachi\u2019s business in the country.<\/p>\nPrior to his new role in the Philippines, Mr. Shimizu was General Manager, Asia 1 Department, International Sales & Marketing Division, Power Systems Company, Hitachi, Ltd. He joined Hitachi, Ltd. in 1987 after graduating from the School of Commerce in Waseda University. He holds extensive experience in the field of global sales in Power Business, along with the global business expansion of Hitachi. In his new capacity, Mr. Shimizu aims to promote the Hitachi\u2019s \u2018Social Innovation Business\u2019, or advanced infrastructure business, in the Philippines \u00a0to contribute to the country\u2019s economic development and sustainability.<\/p>\n
Mr. Hitoshi Goto, the predecessor of Mr. Shimizu since November, 2007, has moved on to a new role as General Manager, Corporate Export Regulation Department, Corporate Export Regulation Division, Hitachi, Ltd. with effect from October 1, 2012.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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