Raj Das Joins Hitachi Global Storage Technologies to Lead Worldwide Marketing
Tues 13 May, 2008

Seasoned Executive Strengthens Marketing Effort for Hitachi’s Hard Drive Unit

SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 13, 2008 – Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST) today announced the appointment of Raj Das to senior vice president of worldwide marketing. In his new role, Das will be responsible for worldwide product planning and strategy, positioning, promotion and fulfillment.

Das brings nearly two decades of experience leading product planning and marketing organizations in the storage industry. Prior to joining Hitachi GST, Das was vice president at SGI (SGIC), where he was responsible for product management, product and channel marketing, and outbound activities for the company’s storage product division.

"We are very pleased to welcome Raj to the Hitachi GST team," said Shinjiro Iwata, executive vice president. “His proven marketing and product management expertise, technical background and leadership will play a key role in accelerating our worldwide marketing efforts."

Das' extensive background in product marketing also includes senior-level product marketing positions at Brocade Communications (BRCD). He led product marketing at Brocade where he managed the firm’s entire product portfolio. Also, he was vice president, product marketing at McDATA and played a leading role in Brocade’s acquisition of McDATA. In addition, Das directed product marketing groups at Sun Microsystems (JAVA), Tandem Computers and Amdahl Corporation.

About Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies develops advanced hard disk drives to store and preserve the world’s valued data. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, Hitachi GST enables users to fully engage in the digital lifestyle by providing high-value, high-capacity storage in formats suitable for the office, in the home or on the road. With vertically integrated research, design and manufacturing capabilities, Hitachi GST delivers leadership technology and quality to its global customer base.

With approximately 33,000 employees worldwide, Hitachi GST offers a comprehensive range of hard drive products for desktop computers, high-performance storage systems and servers, notebooks and consumer devices. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.hitachigst.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT/TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 384,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2006 (ended March 31, 2007) consolidated revenues totaled 10,247 billion yen ($86.8 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com

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Contact:
Jim Pascoe
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
408-717-7924
james.pascoe@hitachigst.com