Hitachi Energy announced the appointment of a new Country Managing Director (CMD) for Austria, Germany and Switzerland (D-A-CH), effective March 1, 2022.

Pascal Daleiden has been appointed to the position of CMD, succeeding Dr. Martin Schumacher who is retiring after 28 years in the company.

Pascal Daleiden joined the company in 2009 and is currently Local Sales and Marketing Manager for Hitachi Energy in Germany.

“I’m glad that Pascal takes over the CMD role in this important region. With his sales experience, he will continue to drive the business in the D-A-CH region forward and together with colleagues, customers and partners create growth and contribute to a fossil-free society", says Johan Söderström, Head of Regions Europe, Middle East and Africa, Hitachi Energy. "I would like to thank Martin for his strong and significant contribution to the company during his long and successful career. He has built a great team for Hitachi Energy in Austria, Germany and Switzerland and positioned the company in the market."

"I am really looking forward to my new assignment and together with all my colleagues build on the great business we have in Austria, Germany and also in Switzerland”, says Pascal Daleiden about his new role. “We have a heritage, great knowledge and experienced teams in all the three countries. With a strong focus on our customers, it will be exciting to lead Hitachi Energy into the future and contribute to a flexible, sustainable and secure energy system."

“Being in a company for such a long time is a gift”, says Martin Schumacher looking back at his career: “I’m glad to hand over Hitachi Energy in Austria, Germany and Switzerland – a successful organization with experienced teams – to Pascal.”

Hitachi Energy has over 4.500 employees in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The company is committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all, is driving the urgent energy transition and contributing to a carbon-neutral future.

Source: Hitachi Energy