Cadence Design Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Alok Jain as Managing Director for the India region. In this position, Dr. Jain will lead Cadence's strategic efforts in India, with a focus on scaling operations, advancing innovation, and expanding collaborations with the Indian government, academia, and industry to support the country's semiconductor ecosystem.
Anirudh Devgan, President and CEO of Cadence, stated that India serves as a key hub for the company's R&D and global growth strategy. He noted that Dr. Jain's extensive technical background and long tenure in leadership roles at Cadence position him to direct operations in India. Devgan added that Dr. Jain's prior work has contributed to the company's progress in the region, and his leadership is expected to further innovation and involvement in India's semiconductor sector.
Dr. Jain has more than 35 years of experience in the industry. He joined Cadence India in 1997 and currently holds the position of vice president in the System Verification Group (SDA). He has worked with the leadership team to develop the culture and expansion of Cadence's Noida site, where teams have produced solutions for global customers.
Dr. Jain holds a B.Tech in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, as well as MS and PhD degrees in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He has published over 30 technical papers and holds 10 patents in formal and functional verification.
India accounts for over 30% of Cadence's global workforce, with a large portion engaged in core R&D and product development. Cadence established operations in India in 1987 and has contributed to the semiconductor ecosystem as a founding member of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA). The company has collaborated with MeitY, AICTE, IITs, and more than 400 colleges and universities to develop chip-design talent. Through programs such as Chips to Startup (C2S) and initiatives in AI-driven design, Cadence supports India's semiconductor objectives and global advancements.
