International. Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., announced that Jack Domme will be responsible for leading and extending the Social Innovation business in the Americas, reporting to Group President and CEO Toshiaki Higashihara.
In this role, he will focus on accelerating Hitachi's Social Innovation business, primarily in the areas of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the development of Smart Cities. To focus on his new responsibilities, Domme will step down as CEO of Hitachi Data Systems.
Domme served for seven years as CEO of HDS, where he led the transformation of Hitachi Data Systems from a storage provider into an information solutions company. The Social Innovation business opportunity for Hitachi is strategic and brings together the power of the entire Hitachi Group, Ltd.
In addition, Domme has been named President, CEO and Member of Hitachi Information and Telecommunications Systems Global Holdings Corporation (HIGH). In this role, he will be responsible for enhancing collaboration between Hitachi Consulting (HCC), Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), and other Hitachi Group companies in support of the Social Innovation strategy for the Americas region. At the same time, he will remain as Vice President and Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd., as well as Chief Executive of the Americas.
Ryuichi Otsuki takes over as CEO of Hitachi Data Systems. Otsuki has served as Vice President and Executive Officer, General Manager of Social Innovation Business Promotion Division and Deputy General Manager of Corporate Sales & Marketing Group of Hitachi, Ltd. Otsuki joined the HDS board in 2009 and has contributed to the development of HDS's long-term strategy, to expand its portfolio in the areas of infrastructure, content and analysis that link Hitachi's vision of Social Innovation, to make the Internet of Things that Matter a reality.
"Social Innovation is the most important initiative Hitachi has undertaken in its 106-year history," Otsuki said. "We are transforming businesses and societies to deliver better outcomes for people around the world, and Hitachi Data Systems is Hitachi's instrument for this delivery. I want to thank Jack and his team for the great work they have done, and I look forward to working closely with him to continue to grow with HDS and our Social Innovation business."
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