HITACHI has announced changes to its rail leadership team with current Hitachi Rail CEO, Mr Andrew Barr, set to transition to a new role within the company from April 1.
Barr has been appointed vice-president and executive officer in charge of regional strategies for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and president of Hitachi Europe. He will be replaced as Hitachi Rail group CEO by Mr Giuseppe Marino.
Marino is currently CEO and general manager of Ansaldo Energia Group and has previously held senior roles in Hitachi Rail, including group COO of rolling stock. He also played a key role in the integration of AnsaldoBreda and Ansaldo STS, delivery of the ETR 1000 high-speed train, and the development of operational processes at the company’s Newton Aycliffe facility in northeast England.
As Hitachi Rail CEO, Marino will be tasked with leading the business to support the social, environmental, and economic goals of Hitachi’s Mid Term Management Plan 2024. He will be based in London and will report to Mr Alistair Dormer, Hitachi’s executive vice-president, green energy and mobility.
“I am committed to ensuring we remain focused on serving our customers and society, leading our teams to pioneer greener and more digital solutions, and successfully closing the planned acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems business,” Marino says.
