The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), the leading trade body for the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector in India, has announced its new Executive Council and the appointment of Ruchir Dixit as the Chairperson for the FY2025-26 term. The announcement was made during the IESA Annual Members Meeting held at the Taj West End in Bengaluru, attended by over 200 members and distinguished guests.
Mr Dixit brings more than 30 years of global experience in the semiconductor and electronic design automation (EDA) industries. Currently, he serves as Vice President and Country Manager at Siemens EDA India. His appointment comes at a significant time as India progresses rapidly in semiconductor and electronics design-led manufacturing.
Before assuming his new role as Chairperson, Mr Dixit served as Vice Chairman of IESA and has been instrumental in shaping the association. He has held senior leadership positions at Mentor Graphics and has deep expertise in product engineering, strategic partnerships, and technology innovation. Mr Dixit is an alumnus of Wayne State University, Michigan, and Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley.
Upon his appointment, Mr Dixit commented“India stands at a critical point, with a unique opportunity to become a key player in the global semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. I am honored to lead IESA as we work towards the goals of transforming India into a Product Nation, a Production Nation, and a Skills Nation. Our work will focus on strengthening collaboration with all stakeholders, including member companies, the Government of India, state governments, and other partners.”
Ashok Chandak, President of IESA, extended a warm welcome to Mr Dixit, stating: “We are thrilled to have Ruchir Dixit as the new Chairperson of IESA, along with the newly elected Executive Council. As India strengthens its position in the global semiconductor industry, Mr Dixit’s extensive experience will be critical in guiding the association’s efforts. IESA continues to play a key role in the growth and innovation of the ESDM sector, and we look forward to the contributions of the new leadership team.”
The newly formed Executive Council has welcomed six elected members who bring a wealth of industry experience and leadership. The new appointees include Akshay Aggarwal, Senior Director of Engineering at MediaTek; Dr Hemang Shah, Senior Director of Government Affairs at Applied Materials; Pradeep Kumar Vajram, Managing Partner at 7Rays; Raghu Panicker, CEO of Kaynes Semi Con; Sundeep Gupta, Managing Director for India and VP of Central R&D at Alphawave Semi; and Vivek Tyagi, Managing Director of Sales at Analog Devices.
These fresh faces join a group of continuing members from the previous council, ensuring continuity and strategic direction. The returning members are Navin Bishnoi, who continues as Vice Chairperson; Rajeev Khushu; Sanjeev Keskar, serving as Treasurer; Dr Veerappan VV, acting as Advisor; and Ashok Chandak, who remains as President. Together, this council is poised to steer the organization with a balanced mix of new perspectives and established leadership.
IESA also expressed its gratitude to Dr V Veerappan, the outgoing Chairperson, for his outstanding leadership and vision during his term. Dr Veerappan will now serve as an advisor to the Executive Council and continue to support IESA’s initiatives.
The event was attended by several key figures from the industry and government. Shri S Krishnan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, delivered an insightful keynote on India’s semiconductor roadmap. With the new leadership team in place, IESA reaffirms its commitment to fostering industry partnerships, talent development, and innovation that will drive the growth of India’s semiconductor and electronics sector.
IESA is India’s leading industry body for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) & Intelligent Electronics. The association aims to establish India as a global leader in electronics manufacturing and design, collaborating with government bodies, industry players, and academic institutions to advance the Program for Development of Semiconductor and Display Ecosystem. IESA works to promote technology solutions that will positively impact the lives of 1.3 billion Indians.
