Hitachi has appointed Sumit Priyani as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Hitachi Digital and the combined Hitachi Digital Services and GlobalLogic organisation, marking a key leadership development in the company’s technology function.
In his new role, Priyani will focus on modernising and aligning the organisation’s technology ecosystem, strengthening data and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and accelerating intelligent automation across the enterprise.
Priyani brings experience in technology transformation, systems integration, cloud computing, data, AI and automation. His professional focus has been on helping organisations modernise their technology environments and use digital capabilities to achieve business outcomes.
At Hitachi Digital, his priorities will include building a modern, data-driven and AI-enabled technology foundation to support innovation, business growth and improved experiences for employees, clients and partners.
Priyani will work alongside Anand Birje and the broader executive leadership team to advance technology modernisation and strengthen the organisation’s digital capabilities. His appointment reflects Hitachi’s focus on leveraging technology, data and AI to drive innovation and create value across its global operations.
