Enovix Appoints Srikanth Kethu as Head of Enovix India to Accelerate Global Innovation and Regional Expansion
Enovix Corporation (Nasdaq: ENVX), a leader in advanced silicon battery technology, has appointed Srikanth Kethu as Head of Enovix India, effective July 14, 2025. With over 23 years of experience in the automotive and industrial sectors, Kethu will oversee the company's Hyderabad R&D center and support the ramp-up of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Malaysia.
Kethu's extensive background includes leadership roles at ZF, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. Under his leadership, the Hyderabad R&D center will expand its focus on core cell and pack design, advanced manufacturing, and reliability testing. The appointment aligns with Enovix's strategy to leverage India's engineering talent pool and strengthen its position as a leading R&D hub in the region.
Enovix Corporation (Nasdaq: ENVX), leader nella tecnologia avanzata delle batterie al silicio, ha nominato Srikanth Kethu come Responsabile di Enovix India, con effetto dal 14 luglio 2025. Con oltre 23 anni di esperienza nei settori automobilistico e industriale, Kethu supervisionerà il centro R&D di Hyderabad e supporterà l'espansione dell'impianto di produzione ad alto volume in Malesia.
Il vasto background di Kethu comprende ruoli di leadership in ZF, Mercedes-Benz e BMW. Sotto la sua guida, il centro R&D di Hyderabad amplierà il suo focus sul design di celle e pacchi batterie, sulla produzione avanzata e sui test di affidabilità. Questa nomina è in linea con la strategia di Enovix di sfruttare il talento ingegneristico indiano e rafforzare la sua posizione come hub R&D di riferimento nella regione.
Enovix Corporation (Nasdaq: ENVX), líder en tecnología avanzada de baterías de silicio, ha nombrado a Srikanth Kethu como jefe de Enovix India, con efecto a partir del 14 de julio de 2025. Con más de 23 años de experiencia en los sectores automotriz e industrial, Kethu supervisará el centro de I+D en Hyderabad y apoyará la expansión de la planta de fabricación de alto volumen en Malasia.
La amplia experiencia de Kethu incluye roles de liderazgo en ZF, Mercedes-Benz y BMW. Bajo su dirección, el centro de I+D de Hyderabad ampliará su enfoque en el diseño de celdas y paquetes, la fabricación avanzada y las pruebas de fiabilidad. Este nombramiento está alineado con la estrategia de Enovix de aprovechar el talento ingenieril de India y fortalecer su posición como un centro líder de I+D en la región.
Enovix Corporation (나스닥: ENVX)는 첨단 실리콘 배터리 기술 분야의 선두주자로, Srikanth Kethu를 2025년 7월 14일부로 Enovix 인도 지사장으로 임명했습니다. 자동차 및 산업 분야에서 23년 이상의 경력을 보유한 Kethu는 하이데라바드 연구개발 센터를 총괄하며 말레이시아의 대량 생산 시설 확장을 지원할 예정입니다.
Kethu는 ZF, Mercedes-Benz, BMW 등에서 리더십을 발휘한 경험이 풍부합니다. 그의 지도 아래 하이데라바드 연구개발 센터는 셀 및 팩 설계, 첨단 제조, 신뢰성 테스트에 중점을 두고 확장될 것입니다. 이번 임명은 인도의 엔지니어링 인재를 활용하고 해당 지역에서 Enovix의 연구개발 허브로서의 입지를 강화하려는 전략과 일치합니다.
Enovix Corporation (Nasdaq : ENVX), leader dans la technologie avancée des batteries au silicium, a nommé Srikanth Kethu à la tête d’Enovix Inde, à compter du 14 juillet 2025. Fort de plus de 23 ans d’expérience dans les secteurs automobile et industriel, Kethu supervisera le centre R&D de Hyderabad et soutiendra la montée en puissance de l’usine de production à grande échelle en Malaisie.
Le parcours étendu de Kethu inclut des postes de direction chez ZF, Mercedes-Benz et BMW. Sous sa direction, le centre R&D de Hyderabad élargira son focus sur la conception des cellules et des packs, la fabrication avancée et les tests de fiabilité. Cette nomination s’inscrit dans la stratégie d’Enovix visant à exploiter le vivier de talents en ingénierie en Inde et à renforcer sa position de centre R&D de premier plan dans la région.
Enovix Corporation (Nasdaq: ENVX), ein führendes Unternehmen in der fortschrittlichen Silizium-Batterietechnologie, hat Srikanth Kethu zum Leiter von Enovix Indien ernannt, wirksam ab dem 14. Juli 2025. Mit über 23 Jahren Erfahrung in den Automobil- und Industriesektoren wird Kethu das F&E-Zentrum in Hyderabad leiten und den Ausbau der Hochvolumenfertigungsanlage in Malaysia unterstützen.
Kethus umfangreiche Erfahrung umfasst Führungspositionen bei ZF, Mercedes-Benz und BMW. Unter seiner Leitung wird das F&E-Zentrum in Hyderabad seinen Fokus auf Zell- und Packdesign, fortschrittliche Fertigung und Zuverlässigkeitstests erweitern. Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit Enovix’ Strategie, Indiens Ingenieurkompetenz zu nutzen und die Position als führendes F&E-Zentrum in der Region zu stärken.
- Strategic expansion of R&D capabilities in India through experienced leadership appointment
- Strengthening of operational support for Malaysia manufacturing facility
- Access to India's vast pool of engineering talent for future growth
- Addition of automotive industry expertise to leadership team
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Seasoned engineering executive brings 23 years of global experience; will lead Hyderabad operations, support Malaysia Fab2 ramp, and drive strategic growth across India
FREMONT, Calif., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enovix Corporation (Nasdaq: ENVX) (“Enovix”), a leader in advanced silicon battery technology, today announced the appointment of Srikanth Kethu as Head of Enovix India, effective today. In this key leadership role, Mr. Kethu will oversee the company’s Hyderabad R&D center and play a strategic role in supporting the ramp-up of Enovix’s high-volume manufacturing facility in Malaysia, while driving the broader expansion of Enovix’s footprint in India.
Mr. Kethu brings more than two decades of experience leading high-performance engineering teams and scaling offshore operations for global automotive and industrial leaders including ZF, Mercedes-Benz, and as an external consultant to BMW’s R&D center in Germany. His deep expertise in product development, systems integration, and cross-border team building makes him uniquely qualified to help lead Enovix through its next phase of global growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Srikanth to the Enovix leadership team,” said Dr. Raj Talluri, President and CEO of Enovix. “India has always had a tremendous depth of engineering talent. I was fortunate to have been part of establishing and growing India’s cutting-edge R&D teams for Texas Instruments, Qualcomm and Micron — and now Enovix. As head of Enovix India, Srikanth will not only strengthen our world-class R&D center in Hyderabad but also support our efforts to industrialize at scale — including helping ensure the success of our new facility in Malaysia. He brings the experience and leadership we need to accelerate innovation and execution.”
Enovix’s Hyderabad R&D center plays a critical role in developing next-generation battery technology. Under Mr. Kethu’s leadership, the India team will expand its contributions to core cell and pack design, advanced manufacturing, and reliability testing. In addition to scaling R&D efforts, Mr. Kethu will help Enovix establish broader operational capabilities in India as the company grows its regional presence.
“I’m excited to join Enovix at such an important time for the battery industry and to make an impact,” said Mr. Kethu. “The Hyderabad team has already demonstrated exceptional technical capability. I look forward to working with our talented and dedicated teams across India and Southeast Asia to scale world-class solutions, support our factory in Malaysia, and help Enovix deliver breakthrough battery performance on a global scale. India offers a vast and highly skilled talent pool, and we remain committed to leveraging this strength to drive Enovix's continued growth as a leading R&D hub in the region.”
About Enovix Corporation
Enovix is a leader in advancing lithium-ion battery technology with its proprietary cell architecture designed to deliver higher energy density and improved safety. The Company’s breakthrough silicon-anode batteries are engineered to power a wide range of devices from wearable electronics and mobile communications to industrial and electric vehicle applications. Enovix’s technology enables longer battery life and faster charging, supporting the growing global demand for high-performance energy storage. Enovix holds a robust portfolio of issued and pending patents covering its core battery design, manufacturing process, and system integration innovations. For more information, visit https://www.enovix.com.
Forward‐Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Enovix’s global growth strategy, expected plans for expansion in India, research and development in India, operational scale-up in Malaysia, product development roadmap, and other future events or expectations. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “believes,” “will,” “plans,” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements.
Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those identified in the “Risk Factors” section of Enovix’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Enovix undertakes no obligation to update any such statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
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