Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, announced the appointment of Wendy Koh as its new Vice President of Sales for the Asia Pacific region.
She will report directly to Adrian Johnson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Americas and Asia Pacific at Hitachi Vantara.
Based in Singapore, Koh will be responsible for leading the company’s technical sales strategy in the Asia Pacific region, as the company continues to capitalise on the growing demand for AI-enabled data and hybrid cloud storage.
In her role, Koh will also oversee regional sales teams, help strengthen customer and partner relationships, and execute strategic initiatives that accelerate the adoption of the company’s products and solutions, including the company’s flagship Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) unified data platform.
Koh has more than 30 years of experience in IT consulting, strategy, infrastructure management, project management and partnership development.
Prior to joining Hitachi Vantara, Koh worked for Capgemini, where she was the executive vice president for Southeast Asia.
Before that, she held leadership roles at Cisco, Juniper and NetApp, where she focused on networking, infrastructure, strategic partnerships, storage technologies, and cloud-based software. Her expertise lies in driving technology and digital transformation initiatives across both government and private sectors, and she brings a proven track record of helping clients unlock the business value of technology.
Koh is also an independent, non-executive director at ASMPT, a Singapore-based company that designs and manufactures machines and tools used in the semiconductor and electronics assembly industries.
Adrian Johnson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Americas and Asia Pacific at Hitachi Vantara, said, “AI is fundamentally transforming enterprise data management, with the APAC data center market expected to grow at a 22% CAGR by 2029, driven by AI and cloud adoption. It is imperative that we have the right leadership in place to meet this moment, and Wendy brings an unmatched wealth of expertise in understanding the complex digital challenges facing enterprises today. We are grateful to have her join the team and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers and partners as they manage the explosive growth of data powering the next generation of agentic and physical AI.”
Wendy Koh said, “Asia Pacific is a powerhouse of innovation and growth, and I’m honored to lead Hitachi Vantara’s next chapter in this dynamic region. By combining our deep industry expertise with cutting-edge data and hybrid cloud solutions, we’re uniquely positioned to help our customers accelerate transformation and unlock new ROI. I look forward to working with our talented teams and partners to drive sustainable growth and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.”
