Atsushi Masui is Chief Procurement Officer at Hitachi Digital, where he oversees and integrates all aspects of the company’s digital procurement to ensure seamless and efficient operations. With over 30 years of experience in procurement since joining Hitachi, Masui has gained expertise in various areas, including materials, semiconductors, electronic components, and indirect materials. He spent six years as Alliance Director at Hitachi America, successfully managing strategic partnerships and significantly contributing to alliance operations at Hitachi’s headquarters and within the Digital Systems and Services division of Hitachi, Ltd. In his current role, he is responsible for global leadership in supplier relationship management, company-wide sourcing strategies, external partnerships, supplier performance, and supply chain strategy implementation. Masui leads a diverse team of procurement professionals managing Hitachi’s procurement spend. Throughout his tenure at Hitachi, he has advanced through various leadership roles in sourcing and procurement, supply chain management, and alliances, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to excellence.