1. Sheila Rohra joined Hitachi Vantara in February 2023 and became the CEO in October of the same year.
2. Hitachi Vantara is committed to AI adoption and ESG principles, aiming to become carbon neutral by 2030.
3. The company’s technology has a low carbon footprint and has helped customers reduce their environmental impact while improving efficiency.
Sheila Rohra, with over two decades of experience in the technology industry, is the CEO of Hitachi Vantara. She first joined the company in February 2023 as the chief business strategy officer before taking on the role of CEO in October. Rohra plans to solidify Hitachi Vantara’s approach to AI and support customers in sustainable AI adoption. A 2024 survey showed that 27% of businesses have a high AI adoption rate, up from 10% in 2023.
Rohra emphasizes the environmental impact of AI adoption, stating that businesses are now realizing the power and water consumption involved. Hitachi Vantara aims to raise awareness and regularly measures carbon emissions. The company committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, and its technology has a lower carbon footprint compared to others. Customers like Infosys and Türk Telecom have reduced electricity costs and carbon footprints using Hitachi Vantara technology.
Hitachi Vantara’s future goal is to lead in hybrid cloud services. With a $300 million AI initiatives fund, the company seeks to separate software from hardware to adapt to customer needs. Sheila Rohra believes the company’s focus on managing data using AI uniquely positions them to achieve their hybrid cloud strategy. Hitachi Vantara’s emphasis on sustainability and transparency in ESG principles aims to earn customer trust and deliver environmentally friendly technology solutions.