Sankalp Semiconductor appoints new CEO

INDIA: Sankalp Semiconductor announced the elevation of Samir Patel as its CEO.

Sankalp Semiconductor , which started in year 2005, has established itself as a leading analog mixed-signal technology solutions company from India. Its unique approach of building technology centers across various cities of India has helped it to profitably scale its delivery model and acquire good customer base.

The recent successful merger of Semiconductor Solutions Group of KPIT Cummins Infosystems Ltd. has strengthened its digital offering complimenting to its flagship analog mixed-signal services.

Samir Patel , who is a technology leader with over 25 years of executive leadership in global semiconductor industry, will assume the role with immediate effect. Samir has been with Sankalp for five years as president and set up its operations in North America.

Previously, he has worked at Rambus where he managed their engineering. He was instrumental in setting up Rambus India operations and also championed the acquisitions of several IP businesses.

Prior to Rambus, Samir worked at companies like: SUN Microsystems, Catalyst Semiconductor and National Semiconductor. Samir has a B.S. degree from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and MS from University of Santa Barbara. He also has to his credit several executive courses from Stanford University.

Vivek Pawar, in his new role of executive chairman, would chair the Board of Directors and work on leadership and technical talent development programs. Vivek would continue to drive his passion by managing Mixed-Signal Solutions Business Unit of the company and would continue to be the executive sponsor for some of their key customers.

Under Vivek's leadership since inception, Sankalp Semiconductor has evolved itself into a leading mixed-signal services and solutions company with over 450 engineers and more than 20 global customers. The company has grown multiple folds on its revenue in last seven years and made its mark in the semiconductor industry.