Announcement
Hikar announced the appointment of Bernard Alejandria as Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Growth & Operations, reinforcing the company’s leadership team as it continues expanding its global presence in industrial digitalization, intelligent automation, and IIoT platforms.
In his new role, Bernard will oversee Hikar’s global growth strategy and operational execution, working closely with the executive leadership team to strengthen strategic partnerships, expand international markets, and scale the company’s global operations.
Strengthening Global Leadership
Bernard Alejandria brings more than 20 years of experience across engineering, operations, and business leadership within process industries and technology-driven environments. Known for his focus on operational excellence and disciplined execution, he has built a reputation for translating strategic vision into structured execution and measurable growth.
A growth-focused operations leader with a global mindset, Bernard works closely with cross-functional teams and partners to transform strategy into action. Throughout his career, he has been trusted to scale teams, expand markets, and strengthen strategic partnerships while maintaining strong operational accountability and collaborative leadership.
Driving Hikar's Global Growth
As Chief Operating Officer – Growth & Operations, Bernard will lead initiatives aimed at strengthening Hikar’s operational capabilities while accelerating the company’s expansion across international markets.
His responsibilities include scaling organizational operations, expanding Hikar’s partner ecosystem, and supporting the global deployment of the company’s digital transformation platforms across industries such as manufacturing, environmental infrastructure, energy, and industrial operations.
Bernard will also play an important role in advancing Hikar’s technology ecosystem, including SIEN, the company’s secure industrial edge platform designed to enable real-time connectivity, predictive maintenance, and intelligent operational visibility.
Supporting Hikar's Vision
Hikar’s mission is to help industries modernize their operations through secure digital infrastructure, industrial IoT platforms, and intelligent automation technologies.
With Bernard Alejandria joining as Chief Operating Officer – Growth & Operations, the company further strengthens its leadership foundation and positions itself to accelerate innovation, global collaboration, and the delivery of scalable digital transformation solutions for mission-critical industrial environments worldwide.
