Adrian Johnson
About Adrian Johnson
Adrian Johnson serves as the Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2022. With over two decades of experience in various leadership roles across technology companies, he has a strong background in driving sales growth and managing complex business transformations.
Current Role at Hitachi Vantara
Adrian Johnson serves as the Vice President & General Manager for Asia Pacific at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and driving business strategies across the Asia Pacific region.
Previous Experience at Hitachi Vantara
Prior to his current role, Adrian Johnson worked at Hitachi Vantara as the Vice President & Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand from 2019 to 2022. During this time, he focused on enhancing market presence and operational efficiency in the region.
Career Background in Technology
Adrian Johnson has extensive experience in the technology sector, having held various leadership positions at notable companies. He was the General Manager for Australia & New Zealand at Liferay, Inc. from 2016 to 2019, and served as Managing Director for Asia Pacific Japan at Code 42 Software, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. His career also includes significant roles at Dell, Sun Microsystems, and Fuji Xerox.
Educational Background
Adrian Johnson has a solid educational foundation. He studied at the University of Wollongong, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce from 1989 to 1992. He also attended AGSM @ UNSW Business School, achieving a Master of Business & Technology from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, he completed Officer Training at the Royal Australian Naval College in 1993.
Leadership and Achievements
Adrian Johnson has been recognized for his leadership excellence, particularly through Employee Engagement Feedback Survey results across multiple organizations. He has a strong track record of delivering outstanding P&L results and high sales growth in sectors such as SaaS, Cloud, and Data Management. His experience includes delivering complex programs and customer projects for globally recognized brands.