Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., helps data-driven leaders use the value in their data to innovate intelligently and reach outcomes that matter for business and society – what they call a double bottom line. Only Hitachi Vantara combines 100+ years of experience in operational technology (OT) and 60+ years in IT to unlock the power of data from your business, your people and your machines. They help enterprises store, enrich, activate and monetize data for better customer experiences, new revenue streams and lower business costs.

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Adithya Sastry is the current Senior Vice President at [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara). Adithya has also previously worked as the M&A & Integration Leader at [Cognizant](/org/cognizant) from March 2014 to May 2019, as well as the Vice President of Strategic Development & Alliances at NCR Corporation from December 2007 to May 2013. In addition, Sastry has been an Advisory Board Member for Xively by [LogMeIn](/org/logmein) from September 2015 to March 2017, and has also worked as a Business Consultant for a Global Industrial Products Company from July 2013 to January 2014, and as a Simplification Leader at G.E. Security from October 2004 to December 2007.

Adithya Sastry received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from [Franklin University](/org/franklin-university) and a Master of Science in Computer Science from [Arkansas State University](/org/arkansas-state-university). Adithya also has an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Before attending college, they attended Lawrence School in Lovedale, India.

A direct report to Adithya Sastry is and Ashish Mehrota - VP Consulting Services. Their manager is Feroze Mohammed, Chief Operating Officer & Services Lead, Digital Solutions.

Adithya Sastry

Roger Lvin is the current Head of Global Market Transformation at [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara). Roger was previously the SVP & Global Market Head – Digital Operations (Business Process Services) at [Cognizant](/org/cognizant) from December 2003 to October 2020. Prior to that, they were an Architect at [NerveWire](/org/nervewire) from January 1998 to December 2003. Before that, they were a Senior Engineer at MasterWorks from January 1996 to December 1999.

Roger Lvin holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science and Roger'story from [Brandeis University](/org/brandeis-university).

Roger Lvin reports to Santhosh Sreemushta, Chief Transformation Officer. and Dale Knipp - Vice President, Sales Digital Innovation Practice reports to Roger Lvin.

Roger Lvin

Gajen Kandiah is currently the Chief Executive Officer at [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara). Gajen has extensive experience in the technology industry, having served as President of Digital Business and Digital Engineering at [Cognizant](/org/cognizant) and as a Special Advisor at [Brighton Park Capital](/org/brighton-park-capital).

Kandiah has a proven track record of success in growing and restructuring businesses. Gajen was instrumental in the growth of the Digital Engineering practice at [Cognizant](/org/cognizant), which they founded and grew from start-up to over a $1 billion run-rate in 18 months. Gajen also successfully restructured and re-energized four business units to establish a new division at [Cognizant](/org/cognizant).

Kandiah is known for their ability to attract unique talent, develop market-leading products, build highly productive sales organizations, and connect better with customers through the use of technology. Gajen is currently utilizing these skills to grow [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara) into a leading provider of data-driven solutions.

Gajen Kandiah has an extensive educational background, having studied at both the GCSE and A Level at the Royal College Colombo, as well as completing a [Harvard University](/org/harvard) Executive Education program in Leading Professional Services organizations.

Some direct reports include Mark Ablett - President, Digital Infrastructure, John Magee - Head of Marketing, and Amee Desjourdy - Chief Human Resources Officer.

Gajen Kandiah

Inigo Mazquiaran is the current CFO at [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara). Prior to this, they were the Vice President and CFO, North America at [Cognizant](/org/cognizant) from June 2019 to November 2020. From August 2015 to June 2019, they served as the Assistant Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis and FP&A and Pricing Head for Banking, Business Process Services and Consulting Business Units. From July 2013 to August 2015, Mazquiaran was the Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis at [Cognizant](/org/cognizant). From June 2011 to July 2013, they were the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis at [Cognizant](/org/cognizant). Prior to that, Mazquiaran worked as the Group Manager, Financial Management Reporting at [Dow Jones](/org/dow-jones) from September 2010 to June 2011. Before [Dow Jones](/org/dow-jones), they were the Director, Corporate Strategy at OCC GmbH from May 2009 to September 2010.

Mazquiaran began their career as a Project Manager at EvoBus in January 2002 and left in December 2002 to become the Corporate Controller/Director of Finance at Mercedes Benz USA where they worked from January 2007 to April 2009. Inigo then became the Manager of Digital Marketing at Mercedes Benz USA from January 2006 to December 2007.

Inigo Mazquiaran holds a MBA from Columbia University - Columbia Business School and a BS in Finance and Marketing from Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea.

Inigo Mazquiaran reports to Gajen Kandiah, Chief Executive Officer. Some of their coworkers include Scott Worman - Chief Revenue Officer, John Magee - Head of Marketing, and Amee Desjourdy - Chief Human Resources Officer.

Inigo Mazquiaran

Hiroyuki Kumazaki is chief strategy officer at [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara) and oversees the company's mission to help customers maximize the value of their data by drawing on [Hitachi](/org/hitachi), Ltd.'s extensive knowledge and expertise in the information technology and operational technology industries.

Kumazaki-san has more than 30 years of experience spanning multiple roles at [Hitachi](/org/hitachi) group companies in business management, corporate strategy, and software development. Most recently, he served as Corporate Officer / Chief Lumada Business Officer. As Chief Strategy Officer, Kumazaki-san continues to drive key Lumada strategy and global growth of Lumada solutions. 

Kumazaki holds a Master of Engineering degree from Nagoya University.

Hiroyuki Kumazaki

Jun Abe is chairman of the board at [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara). In this role, he focuses on accelerating digital value creation for customers and partners, unlocking new synergies across the greater [Hitachi](/org/hitachi) Group. 

Abe-san joined [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara)'s board in early 2020. He has 37 years of experience at [Hitachi](/org/hitachi) companies and has held multiple key leadership positions. Throughout his tenure, he has helped [Hitachi](/org/hitachi) bring to market major innovations and address business challenges. He remains committed to [Hitachi](/org/hitachi)'s bottom line, leveraging technology to solve the world's most pressing societal issues while helping customers derive value from their data to make impactful contributions in their industries.

Abe-san most recently held the position of Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Industry & Distribution Business Unit [Hitachi](/org/hitachi),Ltd. and Chairman, J.R. Automation Technologies, LLC. He graduated from Fukushima University with a Faculty of Economics degree.

Jun Abe

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Chris Leslie is responsible for the [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara) legal and compliance department, including ethics and business conduct, global trade compliance and global security services.

Leslie joined [Hitachi](/org/hitachi) in 2004 and had more than 11 years of increasingly senior positions at Sun Microsystems, primarily in the international legal arena. Before Sun Microsystems, Leslie was vice president and general counsel of Everex Systems in Fremont, California. He spent five years in the 1980s working in Hong Kong for the international law firm of McKenna & Co. (now Cameron McKenna). Leslie is admitted to practice law in England and Wales, Hong Kong and California.

In 2010 Leslie received the Regulatory Lawyer of the Year (non-financial sector) award by the International Law Office/Association of Corporate Counsel. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, Leslie was named by the [Ethisphere Institute](/org/ethisphere-institute), a global independent compliance think-tank, as one of the Attorneys Who Matter. The award is given to the best individuals in a wide range of legal disciplines, from compliance specialists and in-house counsel to federal agencies, to the most accomplished ethics and compliance officers of major companies.

Chris Leslie

Amee Desjourdy


Claire Thomas is Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara). She’s responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for diversity, equity and inclusion across [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara) through programs that reflect the diverse backgrounds, passions and interests of our current and future workforce. 

Claire took on this newly created role in January 2022, after 15 years of working in technology sales. Prior to joining [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara) in 2012, Claire worked at Microsoft for 5 years. It’s there that her interest in how technology can benefit society was first sparked. Most recently, Claire led the EMEA Digital Solutions sales team, focused on delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to meet client needs across several industries. She has won multiple awards both individually and with clients, including Role Model of the Year and Returner of the Year 2021 in the Women in Tech Excellence Awards.

Claire has always had a passion for diversity and inclusion, holding roles on the Women of Hitachi Employee Resource Group committee and the Global Diversity Council, as well as leading Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. Claire believes that a respectful environment allows people to feel accepted for being themselves and frees them up to do their best work. This approach leads to exceptional outcomes for clients and partners. Claire is committed to improving diversity of all forms within the technology sector and champions both technical and non-technical career paths, having never written a line of code herself. As a recent returner to work after two maternity leaves, Claire is also deeply passionate about supporting working parents as they manage the parenting journey alongside a fulfilling career. 

Claire lives in London with her husband and two young sons. Her happiest times are around a table chatting with friends and family over a good meal, skiing or traveling to explore new cultures and practice her Spanish. 

Claire Thomas

Scott Worman is the Chief Revenue Officer of Hitachi Vantara’s Digital Infrastructure business unit (DIBU); responsible for designing and executing a global sales strategy to maximize revenue and profitability.

Scott has extensive experience in the IT industry and has held leadership positions in sales, business operations, customer service, and engineering throughout his career.

He is focused on building high performance teams, attracting top talent, embracing accountability, and fostering a winning culture.

Scott joined Hitachi in 1995 and continued progressing his career with regional, country, and global responsibilities. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Millersville University of Pennsylvania.

Scott Worman

Akinobu Shimada is President of Hitachi IT Products Division and a Board Member at Hitachi Vantara.

Shimada-san has more than 30 years of experience at Hitachi companies in roles with responsibilities including business strategy, technical strategy, product strategy and planning for storage and related hardware and software businesses. 

In his most recent role, Shimada-san led global business operations as a senior executive supporting IT Platform Products Management Division and Hitachi Vantara.

He graduated from Tokyo City University with a Mechanical Engineering degree.

Akinobu Shimada

Mark Ablett is the president of the Digital Infrastructure business unit (DIBU) and is responsible for all aspects of the business including the planning and execution of the organization's strategy and growth. Hitachi Vantara's digital infrastructure serves 80% of the Fortune 100 with data storage, hyperconverged and converged infrastructure, data protection, IT management, and edge-to-cloud infrastructure services.

Mark joined Hitachi Vantara as senior vice president and general manager of Asia Pacific in 2015. He assumed worldwide responsibility for digital infrastructure go-to-market strategy in 2017 and was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer of the Digital Infrastructure Business Unit in February 2020. Prior to joining Hitachi Vantara, Mark held leadership positions at Juniper Networks and at telecommunications solution provider Spectralink.

Mark Ablett

Dale Knipp

Feroze Mohammed oversees global operations of the Digital Solutions business unit at [Hitachi Vantara](/org/hitachi-vantara). In this role, he manages the business unit's operations globally to help drive growth and profitability. He also leads global technology practices across all regions along with the global delivery network, and is responsible for the growth and financial performance of the services business.

Prior to this role, Mohammed was the chief operating officer of Hitachi Consulting. There, he led all the regional businesses and global delivery centers in India and Vietnam to drive growth and profitability of the overall business.

Mohammed is a passionate leader with over 27 years of experience in the IT consulting industry. With experience in product innovation, development, IT solutions delivery and sales leadership, he has steered several post-merger integrations with great success.

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