Electronics City Industries Association (ELCIA) has announced a leadership change as it gears up to expand its contribution to India’s electronics manufacturing and semiconductor ecosystem.
As part of the transition, V. Sriram Kumar has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. A former President of ELCIA, he brings more than 30 years of industry experience. He spent a major part of his career at FANUC India, a Japanese automation and robotics company, and has been associated with ELCIA for over 25 years in various honorary capacities.
In his new role, Sriram will lead the association’s strategic priorities, enhance industry partnerships, and strengthen institutional capabilities in line with India’s national goals for electronics manufacturing and semiconductor development.
The leadership transition comes at a time when ELCIA is expanding its scope beyond industry representation to active ecosystem enablement. With India placing strong emphasis on electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, and deep technology innovation, ELCIA has launched several initiatives aimed at supporting industry, startups, and academia.
One of the key initiatives is the Electronics Centre of Excellence (e-COE), which has been envisioned to enable sensor development in India. Through this initiative, ELCIA aims to act as a catalyst for indigenous IP creation while enabling companies to design, develop, and commercialise sensors for domestic and global markets.
ELCIA is also strengthening its focus on talent and innovation infrastructure through the Electronics Skill Development Centre (ESDC) and the ELCIA Tech Hub. The Tech Hub follows a cluster-based approach to support co-development, prototyping, and collaboration among industry players, startups, and research institutions.
Alongside this transition, Sujaya Shashikiran, Executive Chairperson of Hical, India’s leading manufacturer of electro-mechanical systems for global aerospace and defence platforms, has taken over as President of ELCIA. She will be supported by the Executive Committee and the association’s operational team, providing strategic direction and governance as ELCIA scales its initiatives.
Commenting on his appointment, V Sriram Kumar said, “ELCIA is entering a phase where execution and impact are critical. India’s push towards electronics manufacturing and semiconductors presents a significant opportunity. Our focus will be on building platforms and partnerships that help the ecosystem innovate, develop capabilities, and scale sustainably.”
Sujaya Shashikiran said, “ELCIA has played a pivotal role in shaping the Electronics City ecosystem. As President, I look forward to working with the Executive Committee and the CEO to strengthen ELCIA’s initiatives and ensure they deliver tangible value to industry and the larger ecosystem.”
With this leadership transition, ELCIA signals its intent to take on a larger role in India’s electronics and semiconductor journey by moving from advocacy to active ecosystem building and long-term capability creation.
