Sanjeev Keskar, Chief Executive Officer, Arvind Consultancy at World MSME Day 2024

Sanjeev Keskar, Chief Executive Officer of Arvind Consultancy, has had a distinguished career spanning 35 years in the corporate world, with nearly three decades devoted to the semiconductor industry. In November 2020, he founded Arvind Consultancy, an advisory firm focused on developing high-value-added ecosystems for the semiconductor and electronics industries in India. Before establishing his consultancy, Mr. Keskar served as the Managing Director for India at Arrow Electronics, a leading global electronic component distribution company. He also held the position of Managing Director of Sales at PMC-Sierra for over five years.
Throughout his career, Mr. Keskar has held several key roles, including Country Manager of Sales at Freescale Semiconductor and Country Manager for India at AMD Far East Ltd., where he was instrumental in launching and establishing AMD's operations in India. Additionally, he served as the Country Manager at National Semiconductor and as Regional Manager at Max India Ltd. His leadership capabilities are further exemplified by his tenure as Chairman of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) for the year 2013-14, and he remains an active member of the Executive Council.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Mr. Keskar is dedicated to fostering innovation and nurturing new talent. He is the Chief Mentor at the STPI IoT Open Lab in Electronics City, Bangalore, where he provides guidance and mentorship to emerging professionals in the industry. Mr. Keskar holds a master’s degree in management science with a focus on marketing and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communication engineering from Pune University. His extensive experience and strategic vision continue to drive growth and innovation within the semiconductor and electronics sectors, solidifying his role as a key figure in the industry.
The Confederation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, in association with the MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Government of India, Bangalore, successfully celebrated World MSME Day and the National MSME Award 2024 on June 27th, 2024 at the Capitol Hotel, Bengaluru. The event, co-presented by the Global Council for The Promotion of International Trade (GCPIT), Nutty Treats and Foods Pvt Ltd, Viva Money, and OwlSurf Digital, brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and government officials to recognize outstanding achievements and empower MSMEs for the future.
"We are delighted to have hosted another successful World MSME Day celebration, this time in Bangalore", stated Mr. Santosh G., Founder Director, Confederation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade. "Since 2018, we have been committed to recognizing and empowering MSMEs. This year's celebration, with its blend of knowledge, collaboration, sustainability, and recognition, marks a significant step forward. We look forward to fostering the growth and success of MSMEs in India and beyond."
A Collaboration for Success
The Confederation of Indian MSME expresses its sincere gratitude to the Development & Facilitation Office, Government of India, Bangalore, for their partnership in making this event a resounding success. Additionally, the co-presenters, Global Council for The Promotion of International Trade (GCPIT), Nutty Treats and Foods Pvt Ltd, Viva Money, and OwlSurf Digital, are acknowledged for their invaluable support.