Toshiaki Higashihara is the CEO of Hitachi. Higashihara is based in Japan. Higashihara was born in 1955 and educated at University of Tokushima.
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Sep 29 · via hitachi.comHitachi upping bid in digital transformation
Apr 15 · via China Daily Global EditionLeading Hitachi: Transforming tradition
Jan 13 · via McKinsey & CompanyHitachi chair warns UK train factory at risk unless HS2 northern leg revived
Dec 6 · via Financial Times
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Toshiaki Higashihara has focused on Hitachi's strategic transformation efforts, including the company's acceleration of digital transformation initiatives and its efforts to sustain a culture of innovation and challenge. Earlier reporting highlighted Higashihara's concerns about geopolitical and market conditions, including challenges in the UK rail manufacturing sector and competitive pressures from Chinese rivals, while also documenting the company's portfolio rationalization through major divestments and international expansion strategies.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1955
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Education
- University of Tokushima
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In the News
- hitachi.com·
【Part 10】The "Bridge of Ambidexterity" Sustaining Hitachi's Culture of Challenge — 20 Years of Activities Reported to Executive Chairman Higashihara
- China Daily Global Edition·
Hitachi upping bid in digital transformation
- McKinsey & Company·
Leading Hitachi: Transforming tradition
- Financial Times·
Hitachi chair warns UK train factory at risk unless HS2 northern leg revived
- Bloomberg.com·
Hitachi’s $18 Billion Divestment Drive Kept Activists at Bay
- arabnews.jp·
Hitachi NEXT 2019: Las Vegas event shows why Japanese company set to be data market leader
- Office of the Texas Governor (.gov)·
Governor Abbott Meets With Hitachi, Ltd. Leadership In Tokyo, Japan - Office of the Texas Governor (.gov)
- Nikkei Asia·
Rise of Chinese rival drove Hitachi's ABB power grid purchase
- The Economic Times·
Hitachi wants to make India sales hub for Africa, Middle East: Toshiaki Higashihara, Global CEO
- 毎日新聞·
Nuclear power should be 'baseload power source': Hitachi president
- theaustralian.com.au·
Hitachi focuses on big pictures
- Bloomberg.com·
China's Economic Outlook Is a Concern, Hitachi President Says
Toshiaki Higashihara: FAQ
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- Where was Toshiaki Higashihara educated?
- Toshiaki Higashihara studied at University of Tokushima.