Venky Sundaram

With a B.S. from the Indian Institute of Tech, Bombay, and a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Venky Sundaram is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of global experience in the semiconductor industry and cutting-edge technologies.

He is renowned for his expertise in AI, high-performance computing, automotive electronics, 5G communications, IoT, and advanced battery materials.

Venky has a distinguished track record in leadership and C-suite advisory, specializing in disruptive innovation and semiconductor ecosystem development. He co-founded Jacket Micro Devices, a pioneering RF/5G startup acquired by Kyocera/AVX, and spearheaded the commercialization of Glass Packaging, establishing a new industry ecosystem. At Aditya Birla Group, he developed new business domains in semiconductors, EVs, and additive manufacturing, including building cross-functional organizations and global supply chain partnerships.

In addition, Venky incubated Saras Micro Devices within Novelis/ABG and co-led its successful spin-out. His work has driven multiple commercial ventures with multi-billion dollar impacts, demonstrating his ability to translate innovative concepts into substantial market success.