Hitachi Announces The Appointment Of Andrew Barr As The New President Of Hitachi Europe, Ltd.

Hitachi Europe, Ltd. has announced the appointment of Andrew Barr as the President of Hitachi Europe, Ltd. The new appointment will take effect from 1st April 2023.

Andrew Barr, currently the Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO) of Hitachi Rail, Ltd., has dedicated almost 20 years of his career at Hitachi, spearheading the growth of the Rail business in Europe and globally.

In-depth knowledge of Hitachi and the mobility sector

Andrew Barr will lead Hitachi Europe’s business in this newly created role at a broader level

With his in-depth knowledge of Hitachi and his mobility sector experience, Andrew Barr will lead Hitachi Europe’s business in this newly created role at a broader level, as it continues to grow and seek further business opportunities across the region.

Andrew Barr will remain as Executive Officer and Vice President of Hitachi, Ltd., working globally to help Hitachi achieve synergies across the business and become a major player in Social Innovation and Environment.

New President of Hitachi Europe, Ltd. appointed

Andrew Barr said: “I am delighted to take up this new role at Hitachi Europe. There is so much opportunity within the region and I’m looking forward to helping all of our businesses make the most of the opportunities here.”

He adds, “As a climate change innovator, Hitachi has a vital role to play in helping our customers and society at large to decarbonize. With our experience in digital transformation and social infrastructure, we can help our customers, cities and governments really accelerate the path to net zero.”

Andrew Barr is succeeded in his previous role at Hitachi Rail by Giuseppe Marino as the Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO).