Hitachi Data Systems Federal Appoints New General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

RESTON, Va.--()--Hitachi Data Systems Federal, Inc., (HDS Federal) a data solutions provider to the federal government and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), today announced the appointment of David Funk to general counsel and corporate secretary. Funk, who brings 25 years of experience to HDS Federal, will oversee and manage the company’s legal, contractual and industrial security compliance activities reporting directly to President and CEO David Turner. He succeeds Monica DeNeale, who was recently named vice president and Americas general counsel for HDS.

“David brings a wealth of legal expertise across multiple facets of corporate law and government contracting to HDS Federal,” said Turner. “His appointment further bolsters our leadership team as we continue to focus on our growth and long-term success.”

Prior to joining HDS Federal, Funk served as general counsel and director of contracts for Govplace, Inc., an IT government technology integrator. Earlier in his career he held senior roles within the U.S. Federal Government including Attorney Advisor with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Senior Advisor with the U.S. Department of State.

Funk earned his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Pennsylvania State University.

About Hitachi Data Systems Federal, Inc.

Hitachi Data Systems Federal, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Data Systems, implements data and analytics solutions that meet the federal government’s needs today and tomorrow. Hitachi Data Systems Federal provides pathways to the cloud and converged IT systems through virtualization, storage and DCC to reduce IT complexity and increase the efficiency of the U.S. government. Hitachi Data Systems Federal is able to offer the best information and operation technology from across the Hitachi family to provide exceptional value to government agencies. Hitachi Data Systems Federal Corporation is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. For more information, please visit: www.hdsfed.com. Follow HDS Federal on Twitter @HDSFederal.

About Hitachi Data Systems

Hitachi Data Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., offers an integrated portfolio of services and solutions that enable digital transformation through enhanced data management, governance, mobility and analytics. We help global organizations open new revenue streams, increase efficiencies, improve customer experience and ensure rapid time to market in the digital age. Only Hitachi Data Systems powers the digital enterprise by integrating the best information technology and operational technology from across the Hitachi family of companies. We combine this experience with Hitachi expertise in the internet of things to deliver the exceptional insights business and society need to transform and thrive. Visit us at HDS.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society's challenges. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal 2015 (ended March 31, 2016) totaled 10,034.3 billion yen ($88.8 billion). The Hitachi Group is a global leader in the Social Innovation Business, and it has approximately 335,000 employees worldwide. Through collaborative creation, Hitachi is providing solutions to customers in a broad range of sectors, including power & infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

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Contacts

Hitachi Data Systems Federal
Kristin Nicholson, 703-338-1226
kristin.nicholson@hdsfed.com

Contacts

Hitachi Data Systems Federal
Kristin Nicholson, 703-338-1226
kristin.nicholson@hdsfed.com