Results oriented business leader with extensive experience across geographies in managing P&L, business turnarounds, post-merger integration and building high performing teams.

Competency areas: Sales leadership in IT consulting services in the US and Europe; Large scale outsourcing; Deal structuring; M&A strategy; Due diligence and transactions; Market entry; Business development; Post-merger integration

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.

Management professional working with the Products & Resources industry on digital transformation strategies, domain solutions & innovations.

Sankar Natarajan is the Senior Director and Global Head of Digital PLM, Smart Manufacturing & Ops, and Industrial Metaverse practices at Hitachi Digital Services. He leads the global strategy, solutions, go-to-market initiatives, and delivery of integrated digital transformations across products, factories, operations, and sustainability. Under his leadership, teams drive large-scale innovation across the Hitachi Group of Companies and a rapidly expanding global client base.

As the Head of Manufacturing, Auto & Energy Verticals at Hitachi Digital Services, I leverage my skills, knowledge and more importantly passion to drive business growth and operational excellence in the EMEA region. With close to 15 years of experience in the Core and IT industry, I have a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and strategic partnerships for clients across various sectors.

My expertise lies in building strong relationships with key stakeholders, identifying new business opportunities, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.