Hitachi Rail Taps Giuseppe Marino as New Group CEO
Marino Takes the Helm in London
Giuseppe Marino has officially stepped into his role as Group CEO of Hitachi Rail, spearheading the company’s global ambitions from its London headquarters. Returning to the company after four years, Marino previously served as COO of Rolling Stock, overseeing Hitachi’s manufacture of high-quality trains worldwide.
Under his leadership, Hitachi Rail—already operating in 38 countries and supporting 18 billion passenger journeys annually—is set to embark on an exciting new chapter focused on innovative digital tech and sustainable transport solutions.
Giuseppe Marino, Group CEO, Hitachi Rail, said: “Hitachi is one of the world’s great companies – famous for its commitment to social innovation and its pioneering spirit. I’m inspired by the passion and pride of our teams. Our shared mission is to drive decarbonisation and digital transformation in mobility while delivering growth through our strong partnerships with our customers.”
Driving Digital Innovation & Green Transport
Marino’s top priority is boosting Hitachi Rail’s green and digital footprint. The company already runs battery-powered trains in Japan, Italy, and trials in the UK, pioneering eco-friendly tech that cuts emissions.
Hitachi Energy complements these efforts with full power supply systems for long-distance and mass transit railways globally. Marino aims to expand these sustainable solutions amid challenges like only 38% of the UK rail network and a mere 1% of the US network being electrified.
Expanding Across Continents
Looking ahead, Marino will steer Hitachi’s growth in North America, Asia-Pacific, and EMEA. Major projects include:
- Delivering trains, signals, and maintenance for Toronto’s new Ontario metro line
- Implementing cutting-edge digital signalling in the Philippines
- Supplying high-speed trains for France and Spain
Plus, Hitachi Rail plans to ramp up engineering hires worldwide in FY2023, pushing diversity and talent growth to power its major international programmes.
Big Moves: Thales Acquisition & New Leadership Roles
Marino also leads Hitachi Rail’s pending acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Services, adding muscle to signalling, ticketing, and digital passenger info. This move will widen Hitachi’s global reach and accelerate its digital rail solutions.
Meanwhile, former Hitachi Rail CEO Andrew Barr steps up as President of Hitachi Europe, overseeing the integration of Hitachi’s regional businesses to offer unified solutions across rail, energy, and digital sectors.
Andrew Barr, President of Hitachi Europe, said: “It’s been an honour to lead Hitachi Rail through four years of growth and success. Now, I’m excited to align Hitachi’s activities across Europe, bringing together our powerful group companies to tackle society’s biggest challenges.”
