Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors on Thursday said it has appointed Hitesh Garg as the India Country Manager to lead the company’s business and operations here.

According to a statement, Garg in his new role will be responsible to lead and strategically grow India business for NXP Semiconductors across all four sites – Bangalore, Noida, Pune, and Hyderabad.

“He will additionally focus on strengthening the industry-govt-academia relationships, developing the semiconductor startup ecosystem, contributing to the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ or ‘Self-Reliant India’ program, aiming to increase innovation in patents and strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem in the country,” the statement added.

Additionally, the company has set up a new ‘India Country Council’ to support NXP India. It will consist of executives from cross-function and cross-site teams in India who will collaborate with Garg to achieve NXP India’s goals and objectives.

“We are thrilled to welcome Hitesh as the country manager of India,” said Lars Reger, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, NXP Semiconductors. “He will help us to continue to deliver in India, one of the most interesting and diversified markets for us.”