Also Board Director of Hitachi Europe Ltd, Hitachi Energy and Horizon Nuclear Power

Also Board Director of Hitachi Europe Ltd and Horizon Nuclear Power Ltd. Director of Hitachi Europe subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece and France

Responsible for providing leadership across the HR function in Europe with a focus on change management/business transformation. Leads a team of specialists and generalists in UK, France, Germany and Italy providing HR services to Hitachi businesses, and advising and supporting corporate HQ in Tokyo. Leads the development and implementation of global HR best practices across the European region through innovation and technology solutions. Regular speaker at conferences and contributor to various publications.

Interim CHRO for Hitachi Rail - a fully integrated, global provider of transport solutions across rolling stock, signaling services and turnkey solutions.

Director and Remuneration Committee member, contributing to the continued successful development of Hitachi’s rail business in Europe which is building on the company's global reputation for quality, reliability, innovation, design and technological leadership. Hitachi Rail Europe is committed to the long-term development of a strong rail and infrastructure industry in the UK and continental Europe.HRE’s Class 395 high speed trains have been in commercial operation since December 2009 on the high-speed lines between Kent and London and HRE has been awarded the contract for the Intercity Express Programme for supply and maintenance of new electric and bi-mode trains, for both the Great Western Main Line and the East Coast Main Line.

Responsible for all aspects of HR, EH&S, CSR and marketing communications for 40 locations in Europe and South Africa. Chaired European Works Council and Chaired Pension Trustees for defined benefit schemes with assets >£200m. Advisor to US parent company and Remuneration Committee.

Led HR function for businesses across 18 countries in Europe, Middle East and South Africa - focus included reward, change management, employee development and employee relations. Involved in acquisition and integration of businesses in France and Germany.