Mark Serway, CEO and President of Hitachi Vantara Federal

Mark Serway is the president and CEO of Hitachi Vantara Federal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi that provides data management and analytics, data storage, data protection and IT operations management services to government agencies. Serway leads the company in developing, delivering and supporting data solutions with the aim of helping the federal government strengthen its defense and security. He is also responsible for shaping and implementing a clear vision and strategy and driving the overall financial performance and operational excellence of the business, according to his LinkedIn profile.

The executive was Hitachi Vantara Federal’s chief financial officer and vice president of operations prior to being promoted to his current position. Serway, a Potomac Officers Club member, joined the company in 2017, bringing more than two decades of experience in leading enterprise transformational change efforts, maximizing profits and positioning organizations for sustainable growth.

Before moving to the Hitachi subsidiary, Serway served as CFO for Govplace where he was responsible for driving the planning and execution of business and financial strategies and leading business transformation initiatives.

His 25-year career also included time spent as CFO and chief information officer of Employment Enterprises, as senior vice president and CFO of Paradigm Solutions, and as director of business operations at Lockheed Martin Information Technology.

Serway holds a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from James Madison University and a master’s degree in finance from Averett University.