Leadership Team

Mountain trekker.  Rocket scientist (for real!).  Business value vanguard. 

Tom is Hitachi Solutions current President and Global Chief Operating Officer and has been an integral part of the Hitachi, Ltd. Family since 2012.  Without a doubt, operations is Tom’s thing.  He brings forward a level of executive experience that spans both deep and wide, ranging across industry from P&L responsibility to organizational development and strategy to thought leadership. Tom first became President and COO of Hitachi Solutions North America before moving into his most recent role.  Same title, but now global reach.

Tom and his wife spend most of their time in Winthrop, WA where they enjoy a true outdoor lifestyle – riding horses, skiing, and getting back to basics.  They have two grown children who also reside in the pacific northwest.

Pickleball enthusiast. Golf lover. Catalyst for transformational change.

As the Chief Operating Officer for Hitachi Solutions North America, Didi brings over 30 years of expertise in professional services sales, delivery, and operations. She has held leadership roles at Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, and Oracle. Didi is dedicated to enhancing sales, delivery quality, operational efficiency, strategic planning, and people development. She is passionate about creating a collaborative and innovative workplace and embracing new ideas.

Didi resides just outside Charlotte, NC. She has three children and a lovable, giant dog weighing 175 pounds. In her spare time, she can be found playing pickleball or on the golf course.

Flyfishing fanatic.  Culinary wizard. True technologist at heart. 

Jerry is the Global Chief Technology Officer for Hitachi Solutions. Introduced by way of the acquisition of Capax Global, Jerry – the original Capax founder and CEO – joined forces with the Hitachi Solutions team at that juncture in 2018.  Jerry’s genuine passion for delighting the customer is ever-present. His industry knowledge and experience combined with business aptitude both shepherd and inspire Jerry’s natural ability to lead in the technology consulting and services world, where Hitachi Solutions operates and thrives.

Jerry is originally from Redmond, WA – the neck of the woods where ‘Microsoft grew up’.  And sometimes, life has a way of bringing you full circle. After spending many years in Chicago, Jerry and his wife Jessica made their way back to the Pacific Northwest and currently call Bellevue, WA home.

Cyber deal hunter. Adjunct Professor. Deliverer of exceptional results.

Danielle Estrada is the EVP of Sales for Hitachi Solutions North America and has over 28 years of experience across sales, consulting, and delivery. Danielle has successfully led large-scale transformation initiatives at companies such as Accenture, Fannie Mae, and most recently, Microsoft. She is dedicated to elevating teams to deliver exceptional results and has a passion for fostering diverse talent and building strategic partnerships. Danielle is also an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, where she teaches in the School of Continuing Studies and helps to shape the Artificial Intelligence curriculum.

Danielle lives in Maryland with her husband, two children, and their two dogs. In her free time, she can be found cheering on her daughter’s all-star cheerleading team and hunting for cyber deals to fuel her extreme couponing hobby.

Climber of steep terrain. Nurturing spirit. Bottom-line aficionado.

Jan Yansak is Senior Vice President of Finance for Hitachi Solutions North America. Jan and numbers are of one body and soul – where the sum of our parts, theories of quantum and financial literacy are her thought bubbles. Traversing across the world of finance throughout her successful career, Jan currently oversees accounting, internal controls, and the comprehensive financial health of the North American region for Hitachi Solutions.

Originally from New England, Jan became a Midwesterner while she and her husband Paul raised their two daughters in the state of Michigan. Once the nest became empty, Jan and Paul headed out west in search of new experience. Ultimately landing in “the biggest little city in the world”, they currently reside in Reno, NV.

Sports Enthusiast. Running Man. Deliverer of Excellence.

As Senior Vice President and General Manager of Delivery, Kevin is laser-focused on ensuring our projects are delivered efficiently and effectively to our customers, with quality, every time. His mantra? Standards and quality to ensure speed of implementation. A seasoned executive with a diverse background in IT, project delivery, and change management, Kevin brought his winning perspective and skills to the company in 2020.

Born and raised in small-town Saskatchewan, Canada, Kevin now resides in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada — in the heart of BC’s wine country. He and his wife have two children and one grandson.

Lover of Sports and Travel Adventures. Collaborative Spirit. Microsoft Channel Whisperer.

With Hitachi Solutions since 2013 — and in the Microsoft ecosphere since 2007 — James offers invaluable insider experience as our Executive Vice President of Consulting Services. Consulting is the backbone of our business and as leader of that team, he is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and failing forward. James strives to ensure we are the go-to, trusted digital advisor for life, no matter the customer.

Before making technology his career, James dabbled in show business. His first job? As a  stunt double for the movie The Rookies (check it out). He currently lives in Shorewood, WI with his wife and two kids.

“Bend-it-like-Mitchell” forward-wing. Dog walker & devotee. Hearts & minds ambassador.

Lisa is Vice President, Human Resources for Hitachi Solutions North America. Lisa’s great passion is ensuring our people have the tools, and a shared, constructive environment that sets each team member up for success. It is this sentiment and dedication that makes Lisa the perfect person for the job! She oversees our HR initiatives and employee programs and is a driving force of our organization and climate. Lisa whole heartedly understands that when humans are engaged and inspired, companies and employees collide in success.

Home to Double Trouble State Park, Lisa hails from Bayville, NJ – famous for Ocean Spray cranberry juice. She now lives in Burlington, Ontario, Canada with her husband Patrick and their two children.