Bengaluru 29^thApril 2025.

The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), the premier industry body representing the ESDM sector in India, announced the new Executive Council and appointment of Mr. Ruchir Dixit as the Chairperson for the FY2025- 26 term.This announcement was made today at the IESA Annual Members Meeting, at Taj West End, Bengaluru attended by over 200 members and VIP dignitaries.

Mr. Dixit brings over 30 years of global leadership experience in both semiconductor and electronic design automation (EDA) industry. He currently serves as the Vice President and Country Manager at Siemens EDA India. Dixit’s appointment and New EC announcement comes at a time when India is taking giant leaps in semiconductor and electronics design led manufacturing.

Prior to his new role as Chairperson, Mr. Dixit was Vice Chairman of IESA and has played pivotal role in shaping the IESA community.  With broad experience across product engineering, strategic alliancesand technology innovation, Ruchir Dixit previously served in senior leadership positions at Mentor Graphics. Ruchir Dixit is an alumnus of Wayne State University, Michigan and Haas School of Business at University of Berkeley

Speaking on his appointment as the newly appointed Chairperson of IESA, Mr. Ruchir Dixit said:"India is at a crucial juncture today. There is an opportunity to become a global powerhouse in the global ecosystem of Electronics and Semiconductors. The responsibility given to me by the IESA members to lead the industry body is a great privilege for me. IESA represents the entire ecosystem and has always been at the forefront of the sector in fostering innovation, policy, and collaboration. IESA will work with all the stakeholders – Member companies, Government of India & various State Governments and its partners to drive and accelerate the three goals – Make India a Product Nation, Make a Production Nation and Make India the Skills Nation – for India and for the world.”

Welcoming Mr. Dixit, Mr. Ashok Chandak, President of IESA, said: "We are delighted to welcome Mr. Ruchir Dixit as the Chairperson of IESA, along with the new Executive Council. As we continue to establish India as a global leader in the semiconductor industry, his extensive industry experience will be crucial in guiding our efforts. The association is today seen as the predominant voice of the industry and plays a crucial role in India’s ESDM ecosystem. We look forward to the Executive Council’s leadership and contributions in advancing IESA’s efforts towards growth and innovation in the sector