Hitachi Energy announces changes to its Board of Directors

Hitachi Energy today announced the appointment of Alistair Dormer, Executive Vice President, Executive General Manager of Green Energy & Mobility Sector Strategy Planning Division, Hitachi, Ltd., and Chairman of the Board of Hitachi Europe Ltd., as the Chair of the Board of Hitachi Energy.

Alistair Dormer replaces Yoshihiko Kawamura, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Hitachi, Ltd., who has been key in supporting the "Hitachi Energy 2030 Plan", Hitachi Energy's Purpose driven profitable and sustainable growth and development plan. Yoshihiko Kawamura continues in his role within Hitachi, Ltd.

Alistair Dormer was Chair of the Hitachi Energy Board previously. He has a deep understanding from the global stage, combined with insights from across the Hitachi Group that will add a valuable perspective to support Hitachi Energy's continued business growth.

Hitachi Energy today also announced the appointment of new Directors to the Hitachi Energy Board: Shashank Samant, Chairman of the GlobalLogic Board; Akihide Hirao, CFO of Green Energy & Mobility Sector Strategy Planning Division of Hitachi, Ltd. and Stephen Pierce, HR of Green Energy & Mobility Sector; Deputy Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer of Hitachi Europe Ltd, who will contribute with deep knowledge and expertise. The new Directors of the Board replace Duncan Hawthorne, Director; Ryuichi Otsuki, Director; and Timo J. Ihamuotila, Director; who all contributed with extensive industry experience and great engagement in supporting the sustainable growth of the Hitachi Energy business.

Yoshihiko Kawamura commented, "I am very happy to have been part of supporting the team at Hitachi Energy in executing its initial phase of the Mid-term Management plan 2024 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". "I am pleased to now hand over the role of the Chair of the Board to Alistair Dormer to support the continued business growth where Hitachi Energy is absolutely central in the global transition to clean energy."

Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy, commented, "We are very grateful to Yoshihiko Kawamura, who has distinctly contributed with his insights from working with Strategy and Investments, Enterprise Risk Management Information and Telecommunication Systems, to building new business models that enable deployment of innovative technology at scale and with speed". "We are also delighted to welcome Shashank Samant, Akihide Hirao, and Stephen Pierce to Hitachi Energy's Board of Directors, who will add further momentum to our Purpose our accelerated growth plans, our synergies, positioning Hitachi Energy as the pioneering technology leader who collaborates with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future."

Alistair Dormer, Chair of the Board of Hitachi Energy, commented, "The Green Energy market is exceptionally strong, driven by commitments of countries around the world to decarbonize their energy supply." He continued, "I am very pleased to once again be able to directly support Hitachi Energy, a global technology and market leader driving partnerships and synergies across Hitachi.”

With these appointments, Hitachi Energy's Board will continue consisting of a total of seven members, including Akihide Hirao, Director; Frank Duggan, Director; Manuel Valverde, Director, Seiichiro Nukui, Director; Shashank Samant, Director; and Stephen Pierce, Director.