Indium Corporation President and CEO Ross Berntson delivered the keynote address at the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) CEO Forum during Productronica India, held September 17–19 in Bengaluru.
Berntson’s keynote emphasized workforce training, innovation culture, and materials science as foundational drivers for India’s next phase of electronics industry growth. He highlighted materials and technology as critical differentiators, addressed challenges in scaling manufacturing, and explored emerging opportunities in AI, electric vehicles, renewables, and other sectors.
“It’s no longer enough to assemble products. Tomorrow’s leaders must own all aspects of design, materials, and manufacturing capabilities,” said Berntson. “India has been a critical assembly hub for years. The pivotal opportunity now is to move from assembly to end-to-end electronics manufacturing that is globally competitive.”
The ELCINA CEO Forum was themed “Targeting a US $500 Billion Electronics Industry by 2030 – Gearing Up from Assembly to Manufacturing.”
In addition to Berntson’s keynote, Indium Corporation Associate Director for Global Technical Services and Application Engineering Jonas Sjoberg participated in the India PCB Tech Conference panel discussion, Global Synergies in PCB Design, Supply Chain & Innovation, on September 18. The panel was jointly organized by ELCINA and Messe Muenchen India, with support from the Indian Printed Circuit Association (IPCA).
About the Speakers
- Ross Berntson, President and CEO of Indium Corporation, has been with the company for nearly 30 years, advancing through leadership roles in product management, market development, and technical support. He has played a key role in strengthening Indium Corporation’s reputation as a materials science leader driving innovation across global markets.
- Jonas Sjoberg, Associate Director for Global Technical Service and Application Engineering, is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and provides technical support to regional and global customers.
