LG Data Storage has newly appointed Makoto Hayata as its CFO and Co-President as of today.
HLDS is a global joint venture established in 2001 by Hitachi, Ltd. in Japan and LG Electronics. In the ODD industry, it has held the position of Global No. 1 for 22 years, and president and CFO, Hayata serves as a representative jointly with president and CEO Min Byung-hoon. The newly appointed Hayata will oversee the overall financial division of HLDS.
Hayata graduated from Waseda University's Department of Political Economy in 1985 and joined Hitachi, Ltd. and is a financial expert who has worked in the finance sector for about 33 years. He also served as head of the Industries Audit Office at Hitachi, Ltd Connective Industries Business Headquarters and has experience working at Hitachi's Chinese subsidiary, so he is well-versed in overseas finance.
Makoto Hayata, CFO and Co-President, Hitachi-LG Data Storage
Based on our experience, we will actively support the innovation and advancement of the HLDS business to achieve the HLDS slogan 'Data Solutions for a Better Life and Society,' and at the same time, we will try to contribute to creating a sustainable society,
