LONDON, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Solutions today announced the appointment of Roger Lvin as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective immediately.
Roger Lvin is a proven global transformation leader with more than 20 years of experience building high–performance organisations and scaling technology–led consulting businesses. He brings a strong track record of helping enterprises translate digital innovation into measurable business outcomes.
Lvin previously served as Founding CEO of Hitachi Digital Services, where he established the business and led its strategy, growth, and market positioning as a recognised leader in digital transformation and IT–OT convergence. Under his leadership, the organisation developed deep credibility with global enterprises seeking to modernise operations, accelerate innovation, and drive sustainable growth.
Prior to his roles within Hitachi, Lvin held senior leadership positions at Cognizant, including leading its Digital Operations business and scaling it into a multi–billion–dollar global organisation.
Under Lvin's leadership, Hitachi Solutions will further strengthen its position as a trusted partner for large–scale, digital transformation. The company will continue to build on its exclusive global partnership with Microsoft and deepen collaboration across the Hitachi group as part of the "True One Hitachi" initiative. Worldwide teams will remain focused on delivering transformative outcomes at scale, underpinned by ongoing investments in Microsoft's AI–enabled cloud and data platforms and business applications.
"Roger's leadership and growth mindset come at a pivotal moment in our evolution," said Soichiro Ohara, Chairman, Hitachi Solutions. "As we expand our global footprint, his experience will help sharpen our focus on innovation, execution, and long–term value creation for organisations worldwide."
"I am honoured to lead Hitachi Solutions and build on its strong legacy of delivering meaningful business transformation," said Roger Lvin. "I am passionate about building organisations where technology serves a higher purpose. Underpinned by Hitachi's commitment to social innovation, we have a powerful opportunity to partner with organisations globally to accelerate transformation, unlock new sources of growth, and create lasting competitive advantage."
About Hitachi Solutions
Hitachi Solutions empowers sustainable business transformation through tailored advisory, consulting, and technology solutions for organisations worldwide. Our expertise spans finance, sales, and service transformation, low-code innovation, and the strategic use of AI and data to drive insight and efficiency.
As a Microsoft-first organisation, Hitachi Solutions is dedicated exclusively to the Microsoft ecosystem, leveraging their business, cloud, AI, and data platforms to achieve meaningful business outcomes for our customers.
Headquartered in Tokyo, our global teams operate across North America, Europe, India, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Hitachi Solutions is part of Hitachi, Ltd., one of the world's largest and most respected organisations. As part of this extraordinary network of over 850 companies, we work together as "One Hitachi"—sharing knowledge, expertise, and a shared commitment to innovation and social progress.
In everything we do, we partner closely with our customers to drive transformation, build lasting value, and honour the trusted values that define Hitachi.
www.hitachi-solutions.co.uk
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Hitachi Solutions Appoints Roger Lvin as Chief Executive Officer and President
Hitachi Solutions Appoints Roger Lvin as Chief Executive Officer and President
HONG KONG, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- INCUBASE Studio announced its entry into the South Korean market through a strategic partnership with Korea-listed media technology company Dotmill, alongside the launch of INCUBASE Arena Jeju — set to become the largest INCUBASE Arena to date. Scheduled to open this year, the project marks a key milestone in the company's global expansion and the new phase of anime and IP-based experiential entertainment.
Over the past year, INCUBASE Studio has established a foundation in Korea through exhibitions such as "The Animation Chainsaw Man Exhibition", "Tokyo Revengers Exhibition", "Oshi no Ko Exhibition" and "The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls Exhibition", demonstrating strong demand for immersive, IP-driven experiences.
A Cultural Tourism Destination and Strategic Bridge
INCUBASE Arena Jeju will serve as both an entertainment venue and a cultural tourism destination, reflecting the shift from static exhibitions to immersive anime experiences and experience-led travel. The development also anchors INCUBASE Studio's "two-way bridge" strategy, introducing global IP exhibitions into Korea while exporting Korean content (K-Content) to its international Arena network.
"This is not simply about entering a new market," said Sion Yip, Founder and CEO of INCUBASE Studio. "It is about building a platform that connects cultures through shared experiences. INCUBASE Arena Jeju will serve as our prototype as we expand beyond Asia into Western markets."
Sustaining Momentum Across the INCUBASE Arena Network
Across its network, INCUBASE Arena operates as an anime cultural and experience hub, maintaining fan engagement through a pipeline of exhibitions and pop-up experiences.
In Hong Kong, recent highlights include "The Apothecary Diaries Exhibition" and "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Pop-up Store", alongside the ongoing "Masked Rider Kuuga 25th Anniversary Exhibition". Pop-up activations have featured fan-favourites including My Hero Academia, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Super Sentai, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, and 86 EIGHTY-SIX.
INCUBASE Arena Malaysia has brought fans closer to their beloved IPs with events like the "Digimon Adventure Anime 25th Anniversary Exhibition" and the "Crayon Shinchan: Space & Time Adventure Interactive Exhibition" running alongside a themed café experience. "The Apothecary Diaries Exhibition" is set to launch in May, continuing the venue's strong lineup. Meanwhile, INCUBASE Arena Taipei keeps fans returning with activations, including Dating Game, Twittering Birds Never Fly, Initial D, and My Hero Academia, with the Nintama Rantarō pop-up store set to open next.
"We aim to connect with fans across Asia and beyond, creating spaces where people can come together to share and celebrate their passion," added Sion.
Building the Future of Anime Experience
With the launch of INCUBASE Arena Jeju, INCUBASE Studio is expanding a connected network of anime experience hubs across Asia and beyond, creating spaces where IP can be continuously experienced and shared, and reinforcing its position at the forefront of the global anime experience economy.
About INCUBASE Studio
INCUBASE Studio creates and curates immersive, IP-themed exhibitions and experiences that connect fandoms worldwide. Bringing beloved characters and stories to life through captivating storytelling, interactive installations and engaging fan experiences, the Studio pushes the boundaries of physical venues across Asia and beyond with its Touring Experiences.
The Studio has established INCUBASE Arena in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei — dedicated hub for anime culture and experiences, combining exhibitions, pop-up stores, exclusive merchandise, themed cafés and anime events through ongoing collaborations with popular IPs. With further expansion across Asia, Europe and America, INCUBASE Arena builds vibrant fan communities while bringing anime culture to a global stage.
www.incubasestudio.com
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INCUBASE Studio Enters Korea with Its Largest INCUBASE Arena in Jeju, Creating a New Anime Cultural Destination
