With its commitment to innovation and growth through employee development, Indium Corporation today announced the promotions of Andy Seager to Associate Director, Continental Sales (EMEA), and Karthik Vijay to Senior Technical Manager (EMEA). These advancements reflect their contributions to the company’s continued innovative efforts with customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Seager has more than 30 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry, spanning a broad range of roles, including production, quality assurance, and process engineering. As Associate Director, Continental Sales (EMEA), he leads the EMEA Field Sales and Inside Sales teams to ensure a seamless approach to engaging with Indium Corporation’s customers, fostering stronger partnerships and delivering superior service. Previously, he was the European Sales Manager responsible for growing soldering product sales throughout EMEA, including solder paste, solder preforms, fluxes, and thermal interface materials.
With more than 20 years of experience in electronics assembly, Vijay brings a customer-focused approach to product innovation. As Senior Technical Manager (EMEA), Vijay is responsible for technology programs and technical support for Indium Corporation’s EMEA customers. Previously, he was responsible for applications support for North American West Coast customers. His expertise spans automotive, industrial, and RF verticals, involving PCBA and power electronics with a focus on materials technology, including solder preforms, solder paste, thermal interface materials, and semiconductor-grade electronics materials.
“Andy’s exceptional expertise, strategic insight, and proven track record will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Karthik’s deep technical expertise and global mindset are pivotal in advancing our capabilities across automotive and power electronics assembly markets within the broader push for electrification and decarbonization,” said Indium Corporation Managing Director, European Operations, Brian Craig. “Together, they will play a pivotal role in Indium Corporation’s continued growth and operational excellence as we enhance customer engagement and drive materials science innovation throughout the region.”
Seager earned his degree at Farnborough College of Technology, specializing in value creation and delivery, marketing, sales, and business finance. He has also completed Miller Heiman large account management and channel management programs and is currently studying with the World Class Manager (WCM) program.
Vijay holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering with a specialization in electronics packaging and manufacturing from State University of New York at Binghamton. He also has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and is a Certified SMT Process Engineer.
About Indium Corporation
Indium Corporation® is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.
