SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 13, 2026--
GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering, today announced the appointment of LuJean Smith as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Bringing 30 years of global marketing leadership experience in the technology and consulting sectors, Smith will advance GlobalLogic Marketing as a growth engine, elevating the organization’s brand and showcasing its advanced AI capabilities and collaboration within the Hitachi Group to achieve Hitachi’s management plan "Inspire 2027” strategic priorities. Her appointment is effective January 6.
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As CMO, Smith will spearhead GlobalLogic’s global marketing strategy, with a focus on amplifying its position as a premier digital engineering partner for the world’s most successful companies. She will lead the development of high-impact, multi-channel campaigns; showcase GlobalLogic VelocityAI, a comprehensive suite of AI-powered service offerings; and highlight the company’s synergistic impact within the Hitachi Group.
“We are thrilled to welcome LuJean Smith to GlobalLogic as our new Chief Marketing Officer,” said Srini Shankar, President and CEO of GlobalLogic. “LuJean is a proven strategist and an award-winning, transformative leader whose extensive experience will be invaluable as we continue to scale our impact. Her expertise will be critical in amplifying GlobalLogic’s leadership in this rapidly evolving, AI-first world.”
Smith’s distinguished career spans three decades, including senior leadership marketing and communications roles at prominent technology and consulting firms such as GE, Siemens, Accenture and Cognizant. Her expertise centers on strategically positioning organizations for enduring market leadership, adeptly translating cutting-edge innovation into powerful customer value, and crafting corporate narratives that deliver a distinct competitive advantage.
“I am incredibly proud to join the talented GlobalLogic marketing team and help tell the company’s powerful story at such a pivotal time,” said Smith. “We’re driving the market momentum as enterprises across every industry strive to leverage the transformative power of Generative, Agentic, and Physical AI. GlobalLogic's commitment to 'Engineering Impact,' coupled with the unparalleled strength and synergy of 'One Hitachi,' means we are uniquely poised to seize this moment and empower our clients to succeed and lead in this new era of digital innovation.”
About GlobalLogic
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a leading digital engineering partner that helps the world’s most forward-thinking companies design and build innovative, AI-powered products, platforms, and digital experiences. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution, now accelerating clients’ transitions into tomorrow’s AI-driven businesses by integrating experience design, complex engineering, AI, and data expertise. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic is a Hitachi Group Company operating under Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), which contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through AI and technology as the Social Innovation Business.
GlobalLogic Appoints LuJean Smith as Chief Marketing Officer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luke Evangelista scored the only goal of the shootout in the eighth round, and the Nashville Predators tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.
Nashville, Los Angeles and San Jose are now even with 79 points apiece for the second wild-card playoff spot in the West, but the Sharks — who beat Toronto 4-1 earlier Thursday — have a game in hand.
Steven Stamkos scored his 37th goal and Jonathan Marchessault ended his 14-game goal drought for the Preds, who snapped their three-game skid despite blowing a three-goal lead. Filip Forsberg and Zachary L’Heureux also scored.
Juuse Saros stopped 29 shots before turning in a perfect eight-round shootout for Nashville.
The first 15 skaters in the shootout all failed to score before Evangelista ended it with a deke and a backhand for his first shootout goal of the season.
Adrian Kempe scored two goals and Joel Armia tied it midway through the third period for the Kings, who have lost six of eight with their season in the balance.
Scott Laughton also scored, and Darcy Kuemper rebounded from a rough beginning to make 31 saves before a strong shootout.
Before the game, the Kings honored retiring captain Anze Kopitar with a ceremony recognizing his 20-year career. The Slovenian center set the team's career scoring record last month.
Forsberg then scored his 35th goal for Nashville in the opening minute on a stoppable shot, and L’Heureux scored moments later when Kuemper was caught out of his crease.
Kuemper even gave a penalty shot to Nashville late in the first by throwing his stick at the puck, but Ryan O'Reilly couldn't convert. Marchessault got his 12th goal — his first in exactly a month — early in the second.
Kempe finally got the Kings going when Artemi Panarin's 51st assist deflected in off his skate, but Stamkos scored just over two minutes later. After Kempe scored again to secure the fourth 30-goal season of his career, Laughton scored moments later on a rebound.
Armia finally tied it when he drove the net and tapped in Jared Wright's rebound for his 11th goal.
Predators: At San Jose on Saturday night.
Kings: Host Toronto on Saturday.
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Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) is congratulated at the bench after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, against the Los Angeles Kings, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby, left, and Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague (41) looks on as Los Angeles Kings left wing Artemi Panarin (10) takes a shot on goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Los Angeles Kings right wing Taylor Ward (52) handles the puck away from Nashville Predators center Fedor Svechkov (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Linesman CJ Murray (68) drops the puck as Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) and Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula face off during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
