Renée Lahti
About Renée Lahti
Renée Lahti serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Hitachi Vantara, where she oversees Commercial and Industrial IT Shared Services. With a background in technology leadership at companies like Oracle and Symantec, she actively promotes STEAM programs and global Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Renée Lahti serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Hitachi Vantara. She has held this position since 2017 and is responsible for overseeing Commercial and Industrial IT Shared Services for the Hitachi Ltd family of companies. Her role involves driving innovation and transformation within the organization, focusing on enhancing global business processes and technology.
Previous Experience at SC Johnson
Prior to her current role, Lahti worked at SC Johnson as Vice President and Chief Information Officer in the Business Process and Technology Division from 2012 to 2015. During her tenure in Racine, Wisconsin, she contributed to the integration of technology and business processes to improve operational efficiency.
Career at Oracle
Renée Lahti has significant experience at Oracle, where she held multiple roles. She served as Vice President of Solution Delivery and Business Operations from 2000 to 2005 and later as Vice President of IT, Support and Systems Solutions from 2005 to 2006. Her work at Oracle involved managing complex IT operations and enhancing service delivery.
Background in Technology and Management
Lahti has a strong educational background in management and technology. She studied at The Wharton School and earned a Master of Science in Information Systems from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas from 1994 to 1996. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied from 1982 to 1985.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Renée Lahti actively promotes STEAM programs and global Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. She focuses on empowering girls and women to pursue careers in technology and business, reflecting her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in the workplace and beyond.