Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd has named Rajeev Garg as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), underscoring the company’s strategic focus on operational transformation and business excellence. In his elevated role, Rajeev will oversee the company’s India operations, driving performance optimization, growth initiatives, and customer-centric delivery models across the region.
A well-established leader within Hitachi Systems India, Rajeev has been part of the organization for over 11 years, holding critical leadership positions including Chief Financial Officer (India, Singapore & Middle East) and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). He has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s cross-border footprint and shaping its long-term growth trajectory. His promotion to COO signals Hitachi’s strong belief in nurturing internal talent to lead key transformation agendas.
“Rajeev will now lead operational strategy, transformation, and business excellence across the company’s India operations,” the company stated, emphasizing his new responsibilities.
A Harvard Business School alumnus and a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Rajeev brings with him over two decades of leadership experience. Prior to joining Hitachi Systems India, he held senior finance and strategy roles at companies like Educomp, FujiFilm, Delphi, and LG Electronics, where he gained deep insights into business operations across industries and geographies.
Known for his strategic vision, cross-functional leadership, and focus on execution, Rajeev’s elevation comes at a time when Hitachi Systems India is aligning itself with emerging technologies and evolving client demands in the IT services and systems integration landscape.
His appointment not only reflects Hitachi’s commitment to internal leadership development, but also supports its broader mission to drive sustainable, technology-led, customer-first growth in the Indian market.
As COO, Rajeev Garg is expected to bring a sharp operational lens and global perspective to further strengthen Hitachi Systems India’s position as a key player in the digital transformation ecosystem.