01/31/2025
Hitachi Global Air Power US, 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 (HIES). Hitachi Global Air Power is part of HIES, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi.
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, IN, 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, Japan, 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.”
About Hitachi Global Air Power US
Headquartered in Michigan City, IN, Hitachi Global Air Power’s compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage, to pharmaceuticals and computer chips. As part of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems, Hitachi Global Air Power operates ISO 9001 certified factories in Michigan City, IN, and Suzhou, China, and sales offices strategically located in Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South and Latin America. Through brands Hitachi, Sullair and Champion (Australia), its machines have provided legendary reliability, durability and performance for more than 57 years. For more information, visit https://www.hitachiglobalairpower.com.
About Hitachi
Hitachi drives social innovation business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. It solves customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT and products. The company’s revenues as three sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.hitachi.com.
