About Hitachi
Hitachi Ltd. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate founded in 1910 by electrical engineer Namihei Odaira. Hitachi is one of the world's largest conglomerates, operating across IT, energy, industry, mobility, smart life, and automotive systems.
Our History
Hitachi began as an electrical repair shop in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The company grew to become a global industrial powerhouse, manufacturing everything from power plants and trains to semiconductors and home appliances.
Business Segments
Hitachi's operations span IT services (Hitachi Vantara), energy solutions (power plants, renewable energy), industry (industrial equipment, elevators, escalators), mobility (railway systems, rolling stock), and smart life (home appliances, HVAC).
Digital Transformation
Hitachi is investing heavily in Lumada, its IoT and digital transformation platform. The company combines operational technology (OT) with information technology (IT) to deliver innovative solutions for smart cities, factories, and infrastructure.
Global Presence
Headquartered in Tokyo, Hitachi employs over 270,000 people across 800+ consolidated subsidiaries worldwide. The company operates in 50+ countries and reported $63 billion in revenue in fiscal 2023.
Leadership
Keiji Kojima became CEO in 2022, succeeding Toshiaki Higashihara. Hitachi continues to evolve from a traditional industrial manufacturer into a digital solutions and social infrastructure company.