Forces Reshaping the Semiconductor Industry

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

With 25+ years of experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider, and thereof PCBA (Discrete Semiconductor Components) and PC & IT components distribution, Original Equipment Manufacturers OEM), Contract Manufacturers (CMS), stocking resellers and traders across India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and Dubai; I am a supply chain and business development professional with extensive experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, working across component sourcing, global procurement, distribution, EMS partnerships, and OEM supply-chain development. Over the years, I have collaborated with semiconductor manufacturers, authorized distributors, EMS providers, OEMs, and strategic sourcing teams across Asia and international markets.
My expertise spans semiconductor components, computer peripherals, industrial electronics, and technology-driven supply chains. A significant part of my work involves identifying reliable sources, managing supply-demand imbalances, developing supplier networks, mitigating procurement risks, and supporting customers in securing critical electronic components for production continuity.
Having worked closely with stakeholders across multiple geographies, I have witnessed firsthand the evolution of the semiconductor ecosystem through periods of shortage, oversupply, geopolitical shifts, and technological transformation. This exposure has provided me with a …