Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) has announced new roles for several of its key executives. These changes are consistent with the company’s evolution into an information solutions company that helps customers innovate with information to make a difference in the world. The new roles will help Hitachi Data Systems become more competitive in its key markets, grow its solutions portfolio beyond IT infrastructure, and aggressively expand its footprint in the key vertical markets, including health and life sciences, transportation, energy, media and entertainment, and many more.
The appointments include Brian Householder named to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this position, Householder will oversee the daily operation of Hitachi Data Systems with direct, global responsibility for Sales, Service, Support, Marketing, Business Development, Partner Development, IT and Logistics. He is a 10-year veteran of HDS and prior to his current role, he held multiple positions of increasing responsibility in areas such as strategic planning, partner enablement, acquisitions, and most recently, as Executive Vice- President of Worldwide Marketing, Business Development and Partners.
Within the sales organization, Michael Cremen has been named Executive Vice-President –Global Sales. He joined Hitachi Data Systems in 1993 as a Business Analyst, and over the years he has established a solid record for building global teams and delivering strong results from a progression of sales management roles at the country, district, regional and global levels.
Another key appointment within the sales team is Neville Vincent taking on the role of Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Asia-Pacific. He is responsible for providing regional sales direction and leadership to drive growth and expand the Hitachi Data Systems business and market share throughout Asia-Pacific. Most recently, Vincent served as Vice-President and Managing Director of Hitachi Data Systems Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, and Managing Director of Hitachi
