Hitachi India has announced the appointment of N Venu as Managing Director, effective June 2, 2025. This follows the promotion of Bharat Kaushal, who became the first Indian Managing Director of Hitachi, to the position of Executive Chairman of Hitachi India starting April 1, 2025. N Venu will take on the role of MD while continuing in his current position as Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy India and Region Head for South Asia at Hitachi Energy.
In his new role, N Venu will focus on advancing Hitachi’s presence in India, aligning with the company’s broader strategic vision outlined in the new management plan, Inspire 2027. His leadership will center on enhancing collaboration among Hitachi’s 28 group companies in India, aiming to create value for customers. As the company shifts toward a more digital-focused future, Venu will oversee the expansion of the Lumada business and foster synergies by integrating Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) across the organization.
Hitachi, headquartered in Japan, is expanding its operations across India, with a diverse portfolio spanning sectors such as rail, digital technologies, connected industries, energy, financial services, e-education, and healthcare. Bharat Kaushal, Executive Chairman of Hitachi India, emphasized that N Venu’s appointment will reinforce the company’s vision of positioning India as a key business hub within Hitachi’s global network.
With nearly 40 years of experience, N Venu has played a significant role in driving the growth of Hitachi Energy India since its inception in 2019. He also served as the Chairman of the Karnataka chapter of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) during 2024-25.
N Venu holds an Electrical Engineering degree from NIT Warangal and has received further executive education from institutions like the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and the International Institute of Management Development, Switzerland. Hitachi’s association with India began in the 1930s with the import of table fans, followed by the supply of steam engines and turbines for the iconic Bhakra Nangal Dam.
Since then, Hitachi has steadily expanded its presence, embedding itself into India’s growth story. As of March 2023, Hitachi has established around 28 group companies across the country and, by the end of Q1 FY2024, employed a workforce of 39,322 people in India, playing a key role in driving the nation’s transformation.
Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification and power grid technologies, is at the forefront of creating a sustainable energy future. With digital innovation at its core, its technologies support over three billion people worldwide.
With over 100 years of expertise in high-voltage systems, transformers, automation, and power electronics, Hitachi Energy addresses the urgent challenge of meeting rising electricity demands while decarbonizing energy systems. Operating in over 140 countries, the company partners across key sectors such as utilities, industry, transport, data centers, and infrastructure. Headquartered in Switzerland, it employs over 50,000 people in 60 countries, generating approximately USD 16 billion in revenue.
Hitachi’s global strategy is anchored in its Social Innovation Business (SIB), which integrates IT, OT, and advanced products to promote a society where environmental responsibility, well-being, and economic progress coexist. Operating across four sectors—Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries—Hitachi also nurtures emerging businesses through its Strategic SIB Business Unit. With Lumada at the core of its digital innovation, Hitachi leverages data, technology, and domain expertise to solve complex societal and customer challenges. For FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025), Hitachi reported consolidated revenues of 9,783.3 billion yen, supported by 618 subsidiaries and a global workforce of approximately 280,000 employees.
