First Indian MD for Hitachi India

New Delhi April 27: Hitachi India, we all knew that the company has immense popularity all over the world.Recently they appointed the Indian as its managing director.

Coming to matter, The company on Thursday appointed Bharat Kaushal as its Managing Director.

IT is the first Indian to spearhead the company's operations in the country.

The new appointment will be effective from June 1. In his new capacity, Kaushal will focus on promoting Hitachi's Social Innovation Business in India, the company said in a statement.

"It is a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading a company with an iconic legacy. I will aim at aggressively expanding Hitachi's Social Innovation Business by building on the core ethos of the company," said Kaushal.

Kaushal is currently a member of the Indo-Japan Task Force (IJTF) set-up by the two governments.