Hitachi Digital Appoints Sumit Priyani as New CIO
The veteran leader takes control of global technology infrastructure and enterprise transformation for Hitachi’s digital arm.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in People
Sumit Priyani has been appointed as the new Chief Information Officer for Hitachi Digital, Hitachi Digital Services, and GlobalLogic. He steps into the role with over 25 years of experience leading technology transformation and enterprise infrastructure.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a strategic focus on scaling global technology operations and enterprise ecosystems at Hitachi. Priyani brings a background in managing large-scale IT infrastructure during his long-term tenure at EXL.
Priyani brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience, including a four-year tenure as Chief Information Officer at EXL. His previous roles span over two decades of technology infrastructure management.
The players
Sumit Priyani
The newly appointed Chief Information Officer for Hitachi Digital, Hitachi Digital Services, and GlobalLogic with over 25 years of leadership experience.
Hitachi Digital
The digital consulting and solutions division of the global conglomerate Hitachi, focused on accelerating business transformation.
GlobalLogic
A digital engineering services company and subsidiary of Hitachi Digital that designs and develops software products.
EXL
A data-led operations management and analytics firm where Priyani previously served in several executive technology leadership roles.
The details
In his new capacity, Priyani is tasked with overseeing global technology infrastructure and operations for Hitachi Digital, Hitachi Digital Services, and GlobalLogic. This involves managing enterprise technology ecosystems and driving transformation, building upon his prior operational experience overseeing IT service management and global technology strategy.
Timeline
July 2002 to July 2012: Priyani served as Head of Technology at Capgemini.
July 2012 to June 2014: Priyani served as Vice President of Technology Infrastructure at EXL.
June 2014 to October 2022: Priyani served as Vice President and Global Head of Technology at EXL.
October 2022 to October 2026: Priyani served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at EXL.
Market Landscape
Priyani's appointment is a continuation of the leadership consolidation following the 2021 acquisition of GlobalLogic by Hitachi. This reflects a broader trend among major conglomerates to integrate siloed digital units into unified service platforms.
Operators in the digital services sector should monitor whether Hitachi's unified technology infrastructure leads to faster service delivery or new competitive pressures in digital engineering. His background in managing transformation at scale suggests an emphasis on increasing efficiency in service delivery.
The takeaway
The move underscores the growing importance of unified CIO leadership in managing complex digital engineering ecosystems across global subsidiaries. Executives should track this leadership integration as a signal of potential service-model changes across Hitachi's broader digital portfolio.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News - exchange4media.
