Bengaluru: Electronics City Industries Association (ELCIA) has announced a leadership transition as it prepares to scale up its role in strengthening India’s electronics manufacturing and semiconductor ecosystem.
As part of this change, V Sriram Kumar has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of ELCIA. He previously served as President of the association and brings over three decades of industry experience. Sriram spent a significant part of his career at FANUC India, Japanese Automation and Robotics company, and has also been associated with ELCIA for more than 25 years in various honorary roles.
In his new role as CEO, Sriram will focus on driving ELCIA’s strategic initiatives, strengthening industry collaboration, and building long-term institutional capabilities aligned with national priorities in electronics manufacturing and semiconductors.
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 Private Limited, 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.
