Tata Electronics Appoints Industry Veteran KC Ang as President of Foundry Business
Tata Electronics has announced the appointment of KC Ang as President and Head of its Foundry business, Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing.
As a renowned expert in the foundry industry, Ang brings over three decades of experience to his new role, where he will be spearheading Tata Electronics’ foundry operations. Prior to this appointment, Ang was President – Asia and Chairman – China at Global Foundries, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, where he served for over 15 years.
Under Ang’s leadership, Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing is poised to make a significant global impact in the coming years. In a statement, Ang expressed his excitement to join Tata Electronics and drive the company’s foundry operations forward, stating, "I am excited to be part of Tata Electronics at this extremely promising juncture for the Indian semiconductor manufacturing industry. This sector is poised to make a significant global impact in the coming years, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing to the forefront of global chip manufacturing."
Ang’s extensive experience in the foundry industry includes expertise in fab start-up, management, operations, and technology transfer, as well as customer, supplier, and industry relationship management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University and a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Texas.
Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics, welcomed Ang to the team, stating, "We are delighted to have an industry veteran like KC Ang join us and be part of the team driving our semiconductor journey. His extensive industry knowledge and diverse expertise will be valuable as we make steady progress towards commencing operations at our Dholera Fab. With his extensive experience, KC will drive manufacturing operations and work closely with our customers and ecosystem partners."
Tata Electronics has a significant presence in India, employing over 65,000 people and having operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
Key Highlights:
- KC Ang appointed as President and Head of Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing’s Foundry business
- Ang brings 30+ years of experience in the foundry industry to his new role
- He will report to Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics
- Ang’s expertise will drive manufacturing operations and work closely with customers and ecosystem partners
- Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing is poised to make a significant global impact in the coming years
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- Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Dholera Fab
- Global Foundries
- National Taiwan University
- University of Texas
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