Tata Electronics has announced the appointment of KC Ang as President and Head of Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited, the company’s semiconductor foundry business. Ang will report to CEO and Managing Director Randhir Thakur and will oversee manufacturing operations as the company prepares to commence production at its Dholera facility.
Ang has over three decades of experience in the semiconductor foundry industry, with expertise in fab start-up, operations, and technology transfer. Before joining Tata Electronics, he served as President – Asia and Chairman – China at Global Foundries, where he worked for more than fifteen years. His career has spanned multiple countries, including Malaysia, Germany, the United States, and China.
Thakur stated, “His extensive industry knowledge and diverse expertise will be valuable as we make steady progress towards commencing operations at our Dholera Fab.”
Ang said, “I am excited to be a 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.”
Tata Electronics, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, operates across semiconductor assembly, electronics manufacturing services, and semiconductor foundry services. Established in 2020, the company has operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka and employs over 65,000 people.