Tata appoints Randhir Thakur as CEO and MD of TEPL

Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd (TEPL) as a group has chalked out a strategy to strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in a bid to gain an edge over rivals in the country’s thriving precision machining business.

Until recently, Thakur was associated with Intel, a global electronic chip and circuit manufacturing giant.

Thakur, a veteran in the manufacturing sector, was serving as the president of Intel Foundry Services prior to taking over at the helm of TEPL.

N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. (the holding company of the Tata Group) said, “We are delighted to welcome Dr Thakur as part of the Tata Group. The roadmap for Tata Electronics is exciting and Dr. Thakur’s deep knowledge and multi-functional experience will bode well for the company.”

“I am confident that under his leadership, Tata Electronics will lead India to take its rightful place in the global semiconductor and precision manufacturing industry,” said Chandrasekaran.

TEPL, a greenfield venture of the group, is essentially an electronic components manufacturing firm, with its primary manufacturing facility located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India.

Through TEPL, the salt-to-software conglomerate intends to gain a foothold in the country’s precision machining and assembly capabilities.

“Thakur brings over 40 years of experience in global manufacturing, research and development and profitable P&L management,” the Tata group said in a release on Tuesday.

“He has made significant contributions to the development of advanced semiconductor technologies. He has deep expertise in ecosystem leadership, process technology tools, M&A and joint ventures, product development, while collaborating closely with ecosystem partners and customers “, said in the press release.

“I am excited to contribute to building Tata Electronics as an integral and trusted part of the global electronics industry, making our customers’ success possible. For semiconductors as well as precision manufacturing, we are committed to speed and scale. Together we intend to provide innovation, quality and cost advantage.” Dr. Thakur said.