Avinash Avula appointed as Country President of Applied Materials India Pvt Ltd

Avinash Avula has been appointed as the new Country President of Applied Materials India Pvt Ltd. Bringing over 25 years of extensive leadership experience in business and technology development, with a particular focus on the semiconductor and electronics industries, Avinash will be responsible for overseeing operations across Applied Materials’ five sites in India. His role will include managing R&D, product development, and other strategic functions that align with Applied Materials’ expansion in the Indian market.

Joining Applied Materials during a critical growth phase for India’s semiconductor sector, Avinash’s leadership is expected to significantly impact the company’s initiatives in this fast-evolving space. Dr. Satheesh Kuppurao, Group Vice President of Business Development and Growth for the Semiconductor Products Group at Applied Materials, expressed confidence in Avinash’s leadership capabilities. He highlighted that Avinash’s extensive experience in managing complex, high-tech projects positions him ideally to steer the company’s teams in India as they drive innovative advancements in the semiconductor industry.

Avinash previously held several key roles within Applied Materials in California and Singapore, where he contributed to advanced packaging business development. His background also includes a tenure as Vice President at DuPont, where he managed specialty materials for the semiconductor industry, a role that deepened his expertise in high-tech manufacturing and supply chain strategies. Avinash’s technical and strategic insights have been pivotal in advancing initiatives within the semiconductor field, setting him up for impactful leadership in his new role.

Avinash holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and master’s degrees in industrial and mechanical engineering. His strong combination of technical and business expertise will enable him to collaborate with global teams to enhance India’s technology ecosystem through Applied Materials’ solutions. For more information, visit the Applied Materials website.