Hitachi Global Air Power Appoints Hideki Fujimoto President and CEO
Hitachi Global Air Power U.S. LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, announced Hideki Fujimoto will be appointed president and CEO of Hitachi Global Air Power, effective April 1, 2025. Fujimoto succeeds John Randall who has been promoted to president and CEO of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd (HIES). Hitachi Global Air Power is part of HIES, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.
Fujimoto, currently deputy group executive of the Global Air Power division at HIES brings extensive experience in leadership, engineering and innovation development and has been instrumental in the building of Hitachi Global Air Power’s global new product development program - the first of its kind in Hitachi’s history. The program harnesses global expertise to drive efficient, customer-focused product innovation. Throughout his tenure at Hitachi, Fujimoto has assumed increasing responsibility, including serving as vice president engineering at Hitachi Global Air Power. He will relocate from Tokyo to Michigan City, Ind., in the coming months.
“Hitachi Global Air Power has been undergoing a significant transformation, and I’m excited to return to the United States and build on the momentum John Randall and the team have created,” said Fujimoto. “The reliability and durability of our compressed air solutions have always been the foundation of our work, and we’ll continue to push innovation forward while staying focused on what matters most – our customers.”
John Randall who has led Hitachi Global Air Power for the past four years, has been pivotal in modernizing the company’s manufacturing capabilities and expanding the company’s go-to-market strategy. In his new role, Randall will oversee the HIES group and relocate to Tokyo in the coming months.
“The past four years at Hitachi Global Air Power have been an incredibly rewarding experience,” said Randall. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside a talented and dedicated team and together, we’ve made great strides in transforming the business. I look forward to supporting the company’s continued growth and seeing all the great things ahead.”
As part of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd., Hitachi Global Air Power operates ISO 9001 certified factories in Michigan City, Ind., and Suzhou, China, and sales offices in Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South and Latin America. HGAP features brands Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (from Australia). The company has been manufacturing for more than 57 years.
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