Hitachi India elevates Bharat Kaushal to executive chairman

Hitachi India has elevated Bharat Kaushal to be its executive chairman, effective April 1 this year. He has also been appointed as corporate officer in charge of regional strategies (India) for the Japanese multinational company Hitachi Ltd.

Earlier, Kaushal was corporate officer for Hitachi Ltd. and Hitachi India’s managing director. Along with the role of executive chairman, he will hold the post of acting managing director for Hitachi India.

"This appointment re-emphasises Hitachi India's continued commitment to strengthening its over nine decades of unwavering partnership with India," the company said in a press release on Wednesday.

Kaushal was appointed as Hitachi India’s first Indian managing director in FY17.

“I am truly honored and overwhelmed by the trust and confidence placed upon me in steering the future growth for Hitachi in India,” said Kaushal. “The new role will place a lot of responsibility in further architecting and driving a forward-looking roadmap for Hitachi’s colossal growth in India."

The company’s statement said, "His strategic vision has propelled Hitachi India’s expansion across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, healthcare, e-education, financial inclusion and urban mobility, while fostering strong partnerships with key stakeholders and contributing to India's long-term development goals."