Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 2025 — Vishal Dewan has been appointed as the Head of Marketing & Sales at Hitachi Energy, where he will lead growth strategy, strengthen customer engagement, and expand the company’s market presence across key business segments. With more than three decades of diverse experience in sales leadership, power grids, automation, and enterprise growth, Vishal brings strong business acumen and people-first leadership to his new role.
Vishal has been with Hitachi Energy since 2020, serving as Country Managing Director, Malaysia, where he oversaw strategic operations and business growth in the region. His leadership journey includes over 16 years at ABB, holding senior positions such as Division Sales Director – Power Grids India, Vice President – Zone North Business, and Assistant Vice President – Process Automation, Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals. At ABB, he consistently delivered results by managing P&L responsibilities, driving automation projects, and expanding customer-focused solutions across industries.
Earlier in his career, Vishal worked with Reliance Industries Limited as Deputy Manager – Instrumentation, Owens Corning as Leader – Instrumentation, and Dehradun Institute of Technology as Senior Lecturer & Placement Officer, where he combined technical expertise with mentorship and student career development. He also founded KMD IT Services Pvt. Ltd., an entrepreneurial venture in IT education, showcasing his versatility and adaptability.
Known for his ability to navigate diverse markets and his strong focus on customer-centric solutions, Vishal’s appointment underscores Hitachi Energy’s commitment to driving sustainable growth and strengthening its position as a global technology leader in the energy transition.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid solutions with digital at the core. With an unparalleled installed base across 140+ countries, the company co-creates solutions with customers across utilities, industries, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure. Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy employs over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generates revenues of around $16 billion USD.
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