Akilur Rahman serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Hitachi Energy India Limited, steering the company's core technological innovations and digital strategies across the region. With an extensive career initiated in 1989 at ABB, Akilur has evolved through pivotal roles, emphasizing automation, cybersecurity, and R&D, contributing significantly to the power sector's advancements. His leadership and expertise have been recognized globally, earning him accolades such as the 51st Most Impactful Smart Cities Leader. An eloquent speaker and a thought leader, Akilur holds a master’s degree from IIT Kharagpur and has furthered his education in management at IIM Bangalore. Outside his professional realm, he enjoys music and family time.