The Board of Directors of the IIT Foundation has approved the recommendations of the Nominating and Selection Committee. Accordingly, I am pleased to announce that Roy DaSilva (1974 EE RK) has been elected as the President of IIT Foundation, effective immediately. Joe Srestha, Secretary and Shailu Verma, Treasurer will continue in their roles as IIT Foundation Officers. The Officers’ term is currently through July 31, 2006.
Roy has been the President of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter for approximately two years and has been active in the alumni network for several years. He has been a driving force in leading several new chapter events. As the President of the SF Bay Area chapter he is also member of the Vision 2020 Fundraising Team, IIT Foundation.
Roy DaSilva is Executive Director, Corporate Services for Epson Electronics America Inc., (EEA) a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corporation, Japan. Prior to assuming responsibility for Human Resources in 2004, Finance in 2003, and I.T in 2002; Roy had Profit and Loss responsibility for the Integrated Circuits Business Unit. Prior to joining EEA, Roy worked at , NEC Electronics Inc. (1986-1997) where he was the Western Area ASIC Business Unit Manager . Roy migrated to the U.S. in 1984, and, worked as a Product Marketing Engineer at Gould AMI (1984 -1985) and later as Product Marketing Manager at National Semiconductor (1986). Between 1976 and 1984, Roy worked in India, in Marketing and Sales, at companies such as Guest Keen Williams Ltd.(Electrical Laminations), ASEA LTD (Electronic Relays and control Panels) and Blow Plast Limited (Electronic Toys).
Roy received his Masters in Management Studies (MMS) Degree from the University of Bombay, in 1976 and a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (B.Tech. Hons.) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He represented RK Hall in Hockey, Water Polo, & Drama and held elected offices to the Hall Council.
Roy has been associated with Industry Organizations such as FSIA, Professional Organizations such as TiE, & SIPA, and Community Organizations such as India Community Center, and Goa Sudharop, many from their inception in Silicon Valley.
It was an honor to serve IIT Kharagpur and IIT Foundation. I encourage each alumni to remember the great times at IIT Kharagpur, the amazing transformation process we went through, the life-long friendships we established, and the impact of IIT Kharagpur brand and experience on our personal and professional lives. Please give back to IIT Kharagpur — get involved with the alumni network, contribute funds, volunteer, use your relationships to open doors for fellow alums and for IIT Kharagpur. Finally, please welcome and support Roy in his new role.
Regards,
Shail Kumar (1987 ME RK)
President, IIT Foundation (2004-2005)
