Hitachi Energy announces changes to its Board of Directors
Switzerland, Zurich: Hitachi Energy has announced the appointment of Yoshihiko Kawamura as the Chair of the Board of Hitachi Energy Ltd.
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Switzerland, Zurich: Hitachi Energy has announced the appointment of Yoshihiko Kawamura as the Chair of the Board of Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Yoshihiko Kawamura, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Hitachi, Ltd., succeeds Alistair Dormer, Chair of the Board of Hitachi Europe Ltd., who has been supporting in strengthening the foundation for Hitachi Energy, driving sustainability activities and synergies for growth across sectors. Alistair will continue to support Hitachi Energy within Hitachi, Ltd. based in Europe and as Chair of the Board of Hitachi Europe Ltd., and also as Executive Advisor for the Green, Energy and Mobility Sector of Hitachi, Ltd.
Kawamura brings insights from working with Strategy and Investments, IoT, Information and Telecommunication Systems, and IT. He has extensive experience in global roles from working in Mitsubishi and Hitachi corporations and he will be key to support our recently announced “Hitachi Energy 2030 Plan” – the next stage of Hitachi Energy’s purpose-driven profitable and sustainable growth and development.
“I am very happy to have been part of supporting the Hitachi Energy business” He continued, “Reaching carbon-neutrality requires engagement from all of us and it’s been a pleasure to work with Hitachi Energy’s diverse and talented team across the globe that support the global transformation and decarbonization of energy systems. I am pleased to now hand over the role of the Chair of the Board to Yoshihiko Kawamura for the next phase where the acceleration of the energy transition is critical to help countries reach their net zero goals,” commented Alistair Dormer.
“Hitachi Energy is absolutely central in the transition to clean energy and with my passion for strategy, IT, business growth and investments, I look forward to supporting the team at Hitachi Energy in executing its recently announced mid-term management plan and the company’s 2030 strategy, by enhancing focus on the Digital and Services business, leveraging Hitachi synergies and external partnerships to drive organic and inorganic growth through technology and innovation,” commented Yoshihiko Kawamura.
With this appointment, Hitachi Energy’s Board will continue consisting of a total of seven members, including Vice Chair, Frank Duggan; Timo J. Ihamuotila, Director; Ryuichi Otsuki, Director; Seiichiro Nukui, Director; Manuel Valverde, Director, and Duncan Hawthorne, Director.
Source: Hitachi Energy