Hitachi India appoints N Venu as Managing Director effective June 2
New Delhi:
Hitachi India
announced the appointment of N Venu as its Managing Director, effective June 2, 2025. Venu will continue in his existing roles as Managing Director and CEO of
Hitachi Energy
India Limited and Region Head of South Asia at Hitachi Energy.
The announcement comes after Bharat Kaushal, the first Indian Managing Director of Hitachi India, was elevated to the position of Executive Chairman, Hitachi India, with effect from April 1, 2025.
As Managing Director of Hitachi India, Venu will lead operations across 28 Hitachi group companies in India under the company's new global management plan '
Inspire 2027
'.
'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,' said Kojin Nakakita, Vice President and Executive Officer, Head of Regional Strategies [APAC/India], and Chairman of Hitachi Asia Ltd.
According to the company, Venu will focus on strengthening Hitachi's position in India and expanding the Lumada digital business by integrating IT and Operational Technology (OT) capabilities.
'The appointment of N Venu will reemphasize our vision and mission of making India as one of the most lucrative business hubs within Hitachi's ecosystem,' said Bharat Kaushal. 'Hitachi Energy is one of India's largest contributors in architecting a framework that goes beyond offering unparalleled energy solutions.'
'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,' Venu said.
Venu has nearly four decades of experience and has led Hitachi Energy in India since 2019. He was Chairman of the Karnataka chapter of the Confederation of Indian Industry during 2024–25. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from NIT Warangal and has attended management programmes at IIM Ahmedabad, ISB Hyderabad, and IMD Switzerland.
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