Vignesh Markandan
Vice President, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer and Packaged Goods
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Vice President, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer and Packaged Goods
Vignesh Markandan is the Business head of Manufacturing, consumer good and Retail businesses at Hitachi Digital Services. Over last 20+ years, Vignesh has helped customers solve complex business challenges leveraging modern technology.
I am the VP and Global Head of Industry 4.0 and IoT at Hitachi Vantara, a global leader in digital solutions and services. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, I lead the global practice and P&L for delivering innovative products and solutions that enable customer success in IT-OT transformation across various industry segments and markets, such as manufacturing, consumer, energy, and utilities.
My core competencies include incubating and scaling new age technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, process automation, MES/MoM, PLM, autonomous mobility, EV, deep learning, additive manufacturing, and transform to net zero. Alongside my technical expertise, I have a deep understanding of the industry domains and customer insights that help me develop and execute effective strategies and business models. Moreover, I am a certified ESG specialist and a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, with a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. My mission is to empower my team, partners, and customers to achieve their goals and aspirations, while making a positive impact on the world.
