Memory Maestro: Building the Brains of Data

Mehrotra – CEO, Micron Technology 

Every digital experience we enjoy — from scrolling reels to training AI models — relies on one silent hero: memory chips. And Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology, has spent his career perfecting them.

Born in Kanpur and educated in the U.S., Mehrotra co-founded SanDisk before taking the reins at Micron. His leadership has been about more than just storage; it’s about enabling the data economy. Under him, Micron has expanded its portfolio of DRAM and NAND memory to meet the hunger of AI, cloud, and mobile devices.

What makes Mehrotra inspiring for Indian readers is his commitment to expanding Micron’s global footprint into India. The company’s $2.75-billion investment in a semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Gujarat is one of the boldest steps toward making India a player in the global chip supply chain.

In an era where data is the new oil, Mehrotra ensures the world has the refineries. His journey from a small town in India to Silicon Valley boardrooms underscores how global ambition can be powered by local roots.