Anirudh Devgan
Anirudh Devgan is the President and CEO of Cadence Design Systems, a role he has held since December 2021, having joined the company in 2012. He previously served as President from 2017 to 2021, overseeing all business groups, R&D, sales, and corporate strategy. Under his leadership, Cadence has focused on advancing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and system design innovations, expanding beyond core electronic design automation into broader computational software solutions.
Career Milestones
- Anirudh Devgan became President and CEO of Cadence Design Systems in December 2021, after serving as President from 2017 to 2021.
- He received the prestigious 2021 Phil Kaufman Award for Distinguished Contributions to Electronic System Design.
- Devgan was elected an IEEE Fellow in 2007 and a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2023.
- He holds 27 US patents and has authored numerous research papers.
- His leadership has driven Cadence's advancements in AI, machine learning, and system design innovations.
About Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design Systems, founded in 1988, is a multinational technology and computational software company specializing in electronic design automation (EDA). They provide software, hardware, and intellectual property (IP) to semiconductor and electronics companies. Their target market includes various industries like hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Core features include tools for designing, simulating, and verifying integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs), and printed circuit boards. Benefits include accelerating product development and reducing time-to-market.