Alok Jain has been elevated to Managing Director for India at Cadence, effective March 17, 2026. Based in Noida, he will lead the company’s strategic growth in the region, focusing on scaling operations, driving innovation, and strengthening collaborations with government, academia, and industry to support India’s semiconductor ambitions.

Jain brings over 35 years of industry experience and has been associated with Cadence for nearly three decades. Most recently serving as Corporate Vice President, he has played a pivotal role in the System Verification Group (SDA) and has been instrumental in building the company’s R&D capabilities in India since joining in 1997.

An alumnus of IIT Delhi, he holds advanced degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. His deep expertise in semiconductor design and verification positions him to accelerate Cadence’s growth in India’s evolving chip ecosystem.

CXO TechBOT wishes Alok Jain great success in his new role.