Lead Government Relations, India

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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today and for the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group over three billion people depend on its pioneering mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation Hitachi Energy is addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the worlds energy system to ensure abundant secure affordable and sustainable power for todays generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries it is the grid ecosystem partner across the utility industry data center and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland it employs over 56000 people in 60 countries.

India is one of Hitachi Energys most strategic markets playing a central role in the countrys energy transition grid modernization renewable integration electrification data center growth and sustainable infrastructure development.

About the Role

As Lead Government & Institutional Relations you will help position Hitachi Energy as a trusted partner to governments regulators industry bodies multilateral institutions and strategic stakeholders shaping Indias energy future.

You will develop and drive Hitachi Energys external engagement and public affairs strategy across India. Serving as the companys senior advisor on policy regulatory and stakeholder matters the role will proactively shape the external environment to protect business interests position Hitachi Energy as an influential thought leader and promote growth opportunities aligned with Indias energy infrastructure and industrial development priorities.

The role operates across three strategic pillars:

• Protect - Anticipate and mitigate policy regulatory and reputational risks.
• Position - Strengthen Hitachi Energys credibility influence and thought leadership.
• Promote - Enable business growth through advocacy partnerships and strategic stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shape Policy and Regulatory Outcomes

• Lead Hitachi Energys advocacy agenda across key policy regulatory and legislative developments impacting the energy power infrastructure and industrial sectors.
• Provide strategic counsel to business and country leadership on emerging policy trends risks and opportunities.
• Develop and advance policy positions that support business objectives and Indias energy transition priorities.

2. Build Strategic Government Relationships

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across central and state governments regulatory authorities public sector enterprises and multilateral institutions.
• Serve as Hitachi Energys primary interface with government stakeholders on matters of strategic importance.
• Facilitate high-impact executive engagements that strengthen the companys influence and visibility.

3. Advance Business Growth

• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where government engagement and policy advocacy can accelerate market access investment project development and growth.
• Support strategic pursuits through stakeholder intelligence engagement plans and executive outreach.
• Identify and leverage government initiatives funding programs and public-private partnership opportunities aligned with Hitachi Energys priorities.

4. Strengthen Industry and Institutional Leadership

• Represent Hitachi Energy across key industry associations business forums chambers technical bodies and policy platforms.
• Build influential networks across utilities industry leaders think tanks academia and sustainability organizations.
• Position Hitachi Energy as a leading voice on grid modernization electrification energy security and sustainability.

5. Protect Corporate Reputation and Manage External Risks

• Anticipate and assess political regulatory and stakeholder risks that may impact business operations investments or reputation.
• Lead stakeholder engagement strategies to manage sensitive issues and support crisis preparedness and response.
• Ensure timely insights and recommendations to leadership on critical external developments.

6. Drive Governance Integrity and Compliance

• Ensure all government and institutional engagement activities are conducted in accordance with Hitachi Energys values integrity standards and compliance requirements.
• Promote responsible advocacy transparency and ethical stakeholder engagement across the organization.
• Manage GIR planning reporting budgets and performance effectiveness.

Success in this Role

You will be successful if you:

• Build trusted and influential relationships with key government and institutional stakeholders.
• Shape policy and regulatory outcomes that support business growth and competitiveness.
• Position Hitachi Energy as a valued partner in Indias energy and infrastructure agenda.
• Identify and unlock strategic opportunities for market development and investment.
• Provide trusted counsel to senior leadership on public policy stakeholder and reputational matters.
• Strengthening the companys visibility credibility and influence across the external ecosystem.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in political science Public Policy Economics Engineering Business Administration Law International Relations or a related field.
• Advanced degrees in Public Policy Business Administration Economics or International Affairs is preferred.
• 15 years of experience in Government Relations Public Affairs Policy Advocacy Regulatory Affairs Corporate Affairs or related leadership roles.
• Experience in power energy infrastructure industrial technology utilities or related sectors strongly preferred.
• Experience of engaging with government institutions regulators industry bodies and strategic external stakeholders at senior levels.
• Exposure to both public and private sector environments is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Experience

• Deep understanding of Indias policy regulatory and political landscape.
• Strong knowledge of the power energy transition transmission renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated success in advocacy coalition-building and influencing public policy outcomes.
• Strong understanding of trade associations industry platforms and multistakeholder engagement models.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrixed multinational environment.
• Experience advising senior executives and managing complex external stakeholder relationships.

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