Toshiaki Tokunaga — CEO
I am Toshiaki Tokunaga, President & Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd. My background is deeply rooted in digital technology and business transformation, having most recently served as Executive Vice President and Executive Officer overseeing our Digital Systems & Services Business Sector. My goal is to lead Hitachi into a new era of growth and innovation by integrating our diverse businesses and realizing a 'One Hitachi' with digital at its core. Hitachi is in my blood. I was born in Hitachi City, the birthplace of Hitachi, and joined the company in 1990. From my roots as a systems engineer, I've focused my career on the transformative power of IT and digital technologies. I've been fortunate to contribute to diverse sectors, from rail, home appliances to energy. At Hitachi, our chief aim is to enhance the well-being of individuals through the pursuit of our Social Innovation Business, and throughout my career I have focused my efforts on leveraging technologies to enact positive change. I am dedicated to leading Hitachi forward into a new era of growth and innovation. At Hitachi, we remain steadfast in our mission to contribute to society through innovation and technology—a purpose instilled by our founder, Namihei Odaira, over 110 years ago.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Digital Transformation and Social Innovation within the Technology sector.
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Experience: 18 yrs 6 mos
Career Highlights
- Led Hitachi into a new era of growth and innovation.
- Focused on leveraging technologies for positive societal change.
- Extensive experience in digital technology and business transformation.
Work Experience
Hitachi
President & CEO (1 yr 1 mo)
Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, General Manager of Digital Systems & Services (2 yrs 11 mos)
Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, Head of Systems & Services Business (1 yr)
Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Services & Platform Business Unit (11 mos)
Vice President and Executive Officer, COO of Services & Platforms Business Unit (11 mos)
Corporate Officer, Division Executive, Smart Life & Ecofriendly Systems Division (11 mos)
Hitachi Digital
Chairman (1 yr 11 mos)
GlobalLogic
Chairman (1 yr 2 mos)
Hitachi Vantara
Chairman (5 mos)
Chairman and CEO (8 mos)
Hitachi Global Digital Holdings
Chairman and CEO (2 yrs 2 mos)
Chairman (8 mos)
Hitachi Appliances, Inc.
President and CEO (1 yr 11 mos)
Hitachi
Vice President, Financial Information Systems Division (11 mos)
President, Smart Information Systems Division (1 yr 11 mos)
General Manager, Financial Information Systems Division (4 yrs 11 mos)
Department Manager, Financial Information Systems Division (4 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at The University of Tokyo
Transformational Leadership Program at Institute for Strategic Leadership