
Nick Santhanam Joins AXISCADES as Advisor for ESAI Domain

AXISCADES is excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Nick Santhanam as an advisor for its Electronics, Semiconductors, and AI (ESAI) Domain.
Nick is a former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company’s Palo Alto office, where he led their global semiconductor and industrials practice. He provided expertise to semiconductor and large industrial clients, focusing on operational and turnaround challenges. Additionally, Nick chaired several of McKinsey’s key annual events, including the Industrial CEO event (GILS), the Industrial-Tech and Semiconductors CEO event (T-30), and the Senior Tech Influencers Summit (TEDS). He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA in Strategic Management and Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Ford and Palmer Scholar.
Nick serves on the Advisory Board of the Smithsonian Libraries. Nick is also a member of Forbes Business council since 2022. He is a co-author of The Titanium Economy: How Industrial Technology Can Create a Better, Faster, Stronger America. Released in October 2022, and a bestseller across multiple categories, the book offers a deep dive into the underappreciated and often overlooked industrial technology sector.
Welcoming Nick as an advisor Dr.Sampath Ravinarayanan, said “ We are privileged and proud to have Mr. Nick Santhanam as our advisor for our ESAI Domain. Nick is a well-known name in ESAI, across the world and brings rich insight, contact and goodwill in this industry. As we plan to grow this business multifold in the coming years, we need world-class advice and direction. I can’t think of anyone better than Nick who can offer that. Welcome Nick".
At AXISCADES, Nick will be guiding strategy and growth. Commenting on his joining as an Advisor, Nick said “AXISCADES and Mistral have a lot of semiconductor and deep tech strengths and untapped potential – I look forward to working with them to help them grow significantly in the coming years”.