IESA announces new executive council, Sanjay Gupta appointed as Chairperson

The Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) has announced the completion of its annual executive council (EC) elections on 5th April 2023, which saw a new team of industry leaders and experienced individuals being elected to lead the organization to greater heights and become the biggest ESDM platform. The new council will be responsible for setting the direction of the organization, developing strategic initiatives, and driving growth across the electronics and semiconductor industry in India.

At the helm of the new leadership at IESA is Sanjay Gupta, President & CEO of Spark Minda, who has been appointed as the Chairperson for 2023-24. The members newly elected to the EC are -

· Anku Jain- MediaTek

· Hitesh Garg- NXP

· Dr V Veerappan- Tessolve

· Sudhir Naik- EInfoChips

· Ashok Mishra- Reliance Jio

· Manoj Kumar ST Micro

“I am deeply honoured to become the Chairman of IESA, a premier organization in India's semiconductor and electronics industry,” expressed Sanjay.

He further said, "This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of this sunrise sector in India and accelerate the government's ‘Make in India’ initiative. IESA will continue to drive strategic partnerships between industry, academia, and government to unlock the full potential of this sector along with supporting start-ups and emerging players in the industry more so in electronics manufacturing, thereby fuelling innovation and entrepreneurship. I look forward to collaborating with government, industry leaders and stakeholders to create a positive impact in the Indian semiconductor industry."

Sanjay carries an extensive experience of 28+ years leading strategy, innovation, technology, R&D, operations and management. He is known for his ethical leadership and driving mission critical programs. He is alumnus of ISB and engineering graduate from the prestigious Delhi College of Engineering.

Dr V Veerappan, Co-founder & President of Tessolve, will be taking the office of the Vice Chairman, and Sudhir Naik, Founder & Advisor of EInfoChips Ahmedabad, will assume the duties of the Treasurer.