Wishing Mr. Rajesh Krishnan greater responsibilities and exciting challenges in this impressive new chapter!
Rajesh Krishnan has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Samsung Semiconductor India, marking an important step in the organization’s growth journey. In this role, he will focus on strengthening India’s contribution to Samsung’s global innovation roadmap, driving semiconductor research and development, and reinforcing the company’s position as a hub for technological leadership and talent development. With over two decades of experience with Samsung, Rajesh’s leadership is expected to advance cutting-edge innovations and establish India as a key pillar of global R&D.
Before this appointment, Rajesh served as Senior Vice President and Head of the Samsung Memory R&D Division in India. His expertise in memory technologies and semiconductor research played a vital role in global advancements. He was instrumental in building the Bangalore R&D center from the ground up, expanding it to over 600 engineers, and enabling significant contributions in flash memory applications, DRAM, firmware, and controller IP design.
Prior to joining Samsung in 2004, Rajesh worked with Hughes Network Systems in the United States, contributing to satellite projects and system design, and at Motorola India, where he gained early experience in software development and microcontroller compilers. He also served as Executive Council Member and Treasurer at the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association, supporting the growth of India’s semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.
Rajesh holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Maryland and an M.Tech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. His appointment reflects Samsung Semiconductor India’s commitment to advancing innovation in the country and building a world-class R&D ecosystem.
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