- Dr Satya Gupta had co-founded IESA in 2005
- He will be replacing Jitendra Chaddah as IESA’s Chairman
India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), the industry body representing the Indian Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) industry has appointed Dr. Satya Gupta, founder and CEO of Seedeyas Innovation, as the IESA Chairman for the year 2020-21.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Satya Gupta said, “I am honoured to be appointed as IESA Chairman. I am working with the new Executive Council and will strive to make India as the most preferred destination for Innovative Intelligent Electronics & Semiconductor Products, globally competitive manufacturing, industry-friendly and fiscally attractive policies and best in the world talent.”
Dr Gupta had co-founded IESA in 2005
Dr Satya Gupta is an Industry veteran, successful entrepreneur & visionary leader in the electronics & semiconductor space. He has contributed immensely in the area of semiconductor and intelligent electronics products.
After a long and successful corporate career at Intel, he has been a serial entrepreneur and has co-founded four successful start-ups: Intel Micro Electronic Services, Open-Silicon, Concept2Silicon and SenZopt. Continuing his entrepreneurial journey his new venture Seedeyas Innovations is focused on building Intelligent Electronics products & solutions in the area of Medical Electronics, Agriculture and Environment.
“During the current challenging times, it has become amply clear that “Self Reliance for Electronics Products and Components” is a must and has to be addressed on most urgent basis by industry, Government and Research community working together. IESA is working on multiple initiatives towards this goal, one of which is 1K-10K-100K program which aims to create 1K Electronics & Fabless Start-ups, 10K IPs and 100 K Crore of Business Value. IESA envisages a vibrant and inclusive ESDM eco-system with participation from every state of India and developing products & technologies which will address national and global challenges,” he added.
Dr. Gupta along with several industry leaders co-founded IESA in 2005 and has been actively involved in promoting ESDM Industry through various initiatives at both state and national level.
“As the ESDM ecosystem is poised for the next phase of growth, I am excited to welcome Satya Gupta to the role of IESA Chairman. I am confident his strong technology acumen coupled with rich industry experience will be extremely valuable as IESA continues to lead the India ESDM ecosystem. I also welcome the new EC members, a very strong and capable set of leaders who have come forward to help contribute to IESA’s journey,” Jitendra Chaddah, outgoing Chairman, IESA said.