Hitachi Appoints Experts in AI Development and Utilization as New “AI Ambassadors”

2 professionals are selected from GlobalLogic. Amplifying voices of engineers and developers driving AI Agent Development and AI Application in OT (Operational Technology) Domains

Tokyo, July 16, 2025 – Hitachi, Ltd. today announced that it appointed a new group of “AI Ambassadors,” evolving from the “GenAI Ambassadors” who have been active since January 2025, in response to the rapid advancement of AI technologies and shifting needs and trends. The newly appointed 21 members represent a diverse range of talent—from seasoned CTOs at overseas group companies to rising young engineers. Each ambassador will serve as a messenger who communicates the value and potential of AI in a timely manner, drawing from their own experience in leading business transformation, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation.

This transition to “AI Ambassadors” reflects the rapid evolution of AI technologies and the deepening of their use cases—from GenAI (generative AI) to AI agents, and further into physical AI. Hitachi has accumulated over 1,000 use cases of generative AI applications and, based on the technologies and know-how gained, has also built a solid track record in the development and application of AI agents.

Moreover, as exemplified by the digital asset management platform “HMAX” for railway operators, Hitachi is also achieving results in its efforts toward physical AI, which combines mission-critical assets with advanced digital technologies such as AI to drive business transformation.

In this context, Hitachi has selected a diverse group of members from both Japan and the globe, including engineers promoting AI agent development and AI application in OT (control and operations) domains, as well as consultants and sales professionals who support the advanced use of such technologies.

Globally, AI experts and evangelists at the CTO level have been appointed from group companies such as Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi Digital Services, and GlobalLogic. 

Sanjeev Azad, Chief Technology Officer (APAC) and Chief Innovation Leader, and Vanina Delobelle, Principal, Business Strategy & Design are selected from GlobalLogic. Strengthened by the strategic inclusion of those global professionals, the newly expanded team of 37 “AI Ambassadors” will serve as a bridge between Hitachi and its customers and partners, leading cutting-edge initiatives in AI development and utilization. Through both internal and external communication, they will help spark a movement around AI adoption and support the rapid implementation of best practices tailored to various challenges.

Looking ahead, with the inclusion of new members, Hitachi aims to promote the activities of the AI Ambassadors under the “One Hitachi” approach, enhancing the value delivered through AI and contributing to the realization of a Harmonized Society—one in which environment, well-being, and economic growth are in balance.

Achievements to Date and Future Activities

The “GenAI Ambassadors” appointed in January 2025 have been active as role models of AI talent who practice AI transformation themselves. They have communicated the value and potential of AI in various ways, including speaking at events and webinars, sharing information via social media and websites, and conducting workshops within the company.

Going forward, under a strengthened structure, each ambassador will continue to promote both the practice of AI transformation and communication inside and outside the company, further conveying the value and potential of AI.

Newly Appointed AI Ambassadors from GlobalLogic

Among the newly appointed AI Ambassadors, the following two distinguished individuals have been selected from GlobalLogic for their leadership and impact across global initiatives.

Sanjeev Azad
Chief Technology Officer (APAC), Chief Innovation Leader, at GlobalLogic – A Hitachi Group Company
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Sanjeev Azad is the Chief Technology Officer (APAC), Chief Innovation Leader, and GenAI Ambassador at Hitachi, driving responsible Generative AI adoption and transformative innovation. A visionary evangelist, he has invented several ideas that have been converted into tools and accelerators, including Pi@GL, VelocityAI, MagicPot, Living Labs, Innovation as a Service, Blockchain-based Rewards Systems, the Xperience Platform for Metaverse onboarding, and Dr. Koogle (Knowledge Operator of GlobalLogic Employees), a GenAI-powered enterprise knowledge management system. Sanjeev empowers teams, fosters cross-industry collaboration, and builds future-ready ecosystems for sustainable, high-impact outcomes.

Vanina Delobelle
Principal, Business Strategy & Design at GlobalLogic – A Hitachi Group Company
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She began her journey in the AI field in 2010, co-creating one of the first machine learning–based product recommendation solutions using social data. A lifelong innovation enthusiast and early adopter of emerging technologies, she has led multiple organizations through digital transformation across both Europe and the United States. In 2023, she joined the team developing the Hitachi AI platform, where she leads customer engagement. In this role, she promotes the adoption of AI within Hitachi’s Business Units and among external clients, providing strategic advisory and guidance on AI-driven transformation. In 2025, she became a member of the Hitachi AI Center of Excellence (COE), serving as a critical link between customers and the development team to help shape the platform’s roadmap and ensure stronger alignment with market needs.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized 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.