Hitachi has announced a senior leadership transition in India, with Bharat Kaushal appointed as Executive Chairman and acting Managing Director of Hitachi India, effective April 1, 2025. He will also continue serving as a Corporate Officer of Hitachi, Ltd., with responsibility for regional strategies in India. The development was shared through a company press release.
Kaushal first took charge of Hitachi India’s operations as Managing Director in June 2017, becoming the first Indian to hold the role. At the time, he succeeded Kojin Nakakita, who was elevated to Chairman of Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. and Hitachi Asia Ltd. Prior to joining Hitachi, Kaushal served as Chairman in India for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and has held various roles in investment banking, economic policy, and government advisory.
During his tenure, Kaushal has overseen the company’s manufacturing and infrastructure-related operations in India, covering sectors such as energy, urban mobility, healthcare, and transportation systems. As of the end of the first quarter of FY2024, Hitachi India reported a workforce of 39,322 and operates through 28 group companies across the country.
Speaking on his new role, Kaushal said, “I am truly honored and overwhelmed on the trust and confidence placed upon me in steering the future growth for Hitachi in India.”
Kaushal holds a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University and an MBA from Northeastern University. He is also a graduate of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. No new investment figures or specific manufacturing expansion plans were included in the latest announcement.