Hitachi Vantara Appoints Wendy Koh As The New Vice President Of Sales For Asia Pacific

Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced the appointment of Wendy Koh as its new Vice President of Sales for the Asia Pacific region, effective immediately.

Based in Singapore, Koh will be responsible for leading the company’s technical sales strategy in the Asia Pacific region, as the company continues to capitalise on the growing demand for AI-enabled data and hybrid cloud storage. In her role, Koh will also oversee regional sales teams, help strengthen customer and partner relationships, and execute strategic initiatives that accelerate the adoption of the company’s products and solutions, including the company’s flagship Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) unified data platform. She reports directly to Adrian Johnson, senior vice president and general manager, Americas and Asia Pacific at Hitachi Vantara.

“AI is fundamentally transforming enterprise data management, with the APAC data center market expected to grow at a 22% CAGR by 2029, driven by AI and cloud adoption,” said Johnson. “It is imperative that we have the right leadership in place to meet this moment, and Wendy brings an unmatched wealth of expertise in understanding the complex digital challenges facing enterprises today. We are grateful to have her join the team and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers and partners as they manage the explosive growth of data powering the next generation of agentic and physical AI.”

Koh has more than 30 years of experience in IT consulting, strategy, infrastructure management, project management and partnership development. Prior to joining Hitachi Vantara, Koh worked for Capgemini, where she was the executive vice president for Southeast Asia. Before that, she held leadership roles at Cisco, Juniper and NetApp, where she focused on networking, infrastructure, strategic partnerships, storage technologies, and cloud-based software. Her expertise lies in driving technology and digital transformation initiatives across both government and private sectors, and she brings a proven track record of helping clients unlock the business value of technology.

Said Koh, “Asia Pacific is a powerhouse of innovation and growth, and I’m honored to lead Hitachi Vantara’s next chapter in this dynamic region. By combining our deep industry expertise with cutting-edge data and hybrid cloud solutions, we’re uniquely positioned to help our customers accelerate transformation and unlock new ROI. I look forward to working with our talented teams and partners to drive sustainable growth and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.”

Koh is also an independent, non-executive director at ASMPT Limited, a Singapore-based company that designs and manufactures machines and tools used in the semiconductor and electronics assembly industries.

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About Hitachi Vantara

Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world’s leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonised society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

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