JAKSON Engineers Limited, part of the JAKSON Group, has appointed Ivan Saha as its new Managing Director. In his new role, Saha will spearhead the company’s integrated solar manufacturing business, with responsibility for technology development, manufacturing operations and overall business expansion.
His appointment comes as JAKSON continues to strengthen its position in India’s growing solar manufacturing sector. Saha will focus on scaling manufacturing capabilities, advancing technology and driving strategic growth across the company’s solar business.
Saha brings extensive leadership experience in the renewable energy and photovoltaic sectors. Before joining JAKSON, he served as CEO of Reliance Infrastructure’s renewable manufacturing business. Before that, he had worked with Vikram Solar as well as ReNew.
With over 31 years of experience across the semiconductor, solar, and sustainable energy sectors, Saha brings deep technical, operational, and business expertise. Sharing the news of his appointment, JAKSON said the leadership change would strengthen its manufacturing footprint and advance its large-scale backward integration plans across the solar value chain.
Earlier in his career, he was Chief Executive Officer of Vikram Solar, having previously held the positions of Chief Technology Officer and Head of Manufacturing at the company. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at ReNew Power and held key leadership roles at Moser Baer Photovoltaic and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Saha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic Technology from the University of Calcutta and a Master of Technology degree in Materials Science from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt from Motorola University.
A member of the World Solar Congress Advisory Board, he has also authored more than 65 research papers and filed over 10 patent applications in photovoltaic technology.
Sameer Gupta, Chairman, JAKSON Group, said, “JAKSON has always taken a long-term view while building businesses that address evolving energy needs. Ivan’s experience will support our continued investment in advanced manufacturing and contribute to the Group’s growth.”
Sundeep Gupta, Vice Chairman, JAKSON Group, said, “As solar manufacturing becomes more integrated and digitalised, process control, quality, and cost efficiency will increasingly shape competitiveness. Ivan’s relevant experience in these domains will be valuable as JAKSON advances its manufacturing plans.”
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