Tata Electronics appoints Bobby Mitra as CIO

Tata Electronics, a manufacturing venture from the Tata Group, announced on Wednesday the appointment of Bobby Mitra as the chief information officer (CIO) and president of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. In this role, he will spearhead comprehensive initiatives across technologies related to electronic manufacturing services, semiconductor assembly and testing, semiconductor foundry, and design services.

Mitra's appointment comes as Tata Electronics ramps up its focus on AI-led manufacturing, particularly with the establishment of India's first semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat, and the nation's first indigenous semiconductor assembly and test facility in Jagiroad, Assam, the company said in a statement.

"We are delighted to welcome Bobby to Tata Electronics. He will focus on enhancing our technology and manufacturing capabilities through AI and digital systems. His extensive expertise in smart manufacturing and the digital landscape will be instrumental in providing value to our customers," remarked Randhir Thakur, Managing Director And Chief Executive Officer of Tata Electronics.

Mitra has previously led global initiatives in smart manufacturing, industrial systems, and personal electronics at Texas Instruments. He served as president and managing director of Texas Instruments India and most recently directed manufacturing and supply chain improvements at Deloitte Consulting as Managing Director. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, the Global Chair of SEMI Smart Manufacturing, a past Chair of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), and a former President of the VLSI Society of India.

"Tata Electronics is committed to the extensive implementation of automation, AI solutions, and digital platforms within its manufacturing facilities. I am eager to leverage my extensive experience in the semiconductor sector to help shape the future factories at Tata Electronics," said Mitra, who holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering and a Ph.D. in Computer Science, both from IIT Kharagpur, along with an Executive MBA from the University of Texas, Austin.

On September 28, a massive fire broke out at the Tata Electronics facility at Nagamangalam in the Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu. It was reported on October 9 that the fire that destroyed the Tata Electronics unit was likely caused by a malfunctioning thermostat in the anodising plant. The company said that it will resume some operations at its fire-damaged Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu, which produces Apple iPhone components.