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January 6, 2025 | IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
IPC, the global industry association for the electronics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ranee Ramya, Ph.D., as country manager for Malaysia. This strategic step reflects IPC’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation in one of Asia's most dynamic electronics and semiconductor hubs.
Dr. Ramya is based out of Penang and brings a wealth of experience in the electronics industry, with expertise in leadership, strategic planning, and fostering industry collaborations. She has been instrumental in driving workforce development initiatives and cultivating industry-academia partnerships. Dr. Ramya reports to Gaurab Majumdar, IPC India executive director.
IPC President and CEO John W. Mitchell, Ed.D., has been instrumental in highlighting the significance of IPC’s mission in the Malaysian market. “Malaysia’s electronics industry serves as a cornerstone of the global supply chain, and IPC’s initiatives are vital in driving manufacturing excellence,” said Dr. Mitchell. “The country’s vibrant electronics ecosystem and innovative spirit have rightfully earned it the reputation of being the 'Silicon Valley of Asia,' bolstering its competitiveness in advanced technologies.”
Malaysia stands as a prominent global player in producing electronic and semiconductor products. Domestic and international companies are accelerating the electronics and semiconductor industries.
IPC has three licensed partners in Malaysia providing training and certification to the existing electronics industry. Malaysian IPC certification growth is the highest in Southeast Asia. IPC has signed Memorandums of Understating (MoUs) with skill development organizations for growth of a skilled workforce in electronics manufacturing. Upskilling and reskilling the existing technical workforce with international level skills and competencies through industry-endorsed global standards will be the key deliverables of the initiative.
IPC organized the third edition of “Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections” (IEMI) in Penang, Malaysia on July 24-25, 2024. Five hundred plus (500+) business delegates from Malaysia and Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, India, Egypt, Spain and South Africa participated at the global event.
In Malaysia, IPC will be focusing on workforce development programs with support from Malaysian government and industries; setting up an advanced packaging committee for standards development and organization of technical sessions and conferences.
Dr. Ramya can be reached at RaneeRamya@ipc.org. For more information on IPC’s services in Malaysia, visit www.ipc.org/india.
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