SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2026) – Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) proudly announces it will honor Sanjay Mehrotra, Chairman and CEO at Micron Technology with its prestigious Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award at this year’s Annual Awards Celebration on Dec. 10, 2026.
Established in 1999, the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition offered by the GSA, celebrating the achievements of prominent and influential figures in the semiconductor industry and its surrounding ecosystem. This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon individuals whose remarkable contributions highlight their visionary insights and global leadership, which have dramatically reshaped and propelled the semiconductor industry forward.
“The semiconductor industry has been shaped by leaders who can see around corners and have the conviction to act on that vision. Throughout his career, Sanjay Mehrotra has demonstrated that rare combination of technical insight, entrepreneurial drive, and exceptional leadership that has distinguished him as one of our most respected leaders. From co-founding a company at the forefront of flash memory innovation to leading one of the world’s most important memory companies, he has been a driving force in our industry’s evolution. We are proud to recognize Sanjay with the 2026 Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award.”- Jodi Shelton, GSA CEO.
Sanjay Mehrotra is Chairman and CEO at Micron Technology. Sanjay is leading Micron during a pivotal period for the company, as memory and storage play an increasingly central role in enabling advances in computing architecture and artificial intelligence, and transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award. Dr. Chang’s extraordinary vision and leadership transformed our industry and demonstrated the profound impact semiconductor innovation can have on the world. To be recognized alongside the remarkable leaders who have received this award is a true privilege. I am grateful to GSA and to the many talented colleagues and partners who have shaped my journey, and I remain inspired by the tremendous opportunities ahead for our industry.”- Sanjay Mehrotra, Micron Technology Chairman and CEO.
Sanjay joined Micron in 2017 after a distinguished career at SanDisk Corp. where he led the company from start-up in 1988 until its sale in 2016. In addition to being a SanDisk co-founder, Sanjay served as its president and CEO from 2011 to 2016, overseeing its growth to an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.
Sanjay has more than 45 years of experience in the semiconductor memory industry, holding engineering and leadership positions at Integrated Device Technology, SEEQ Technology and Intel Corp. He holds more than 70 patents, several of which are foundational to enabling high-capacity flash memory, now a ubiquitous element of modern computing. He has published numerous articles in the areas of nonvolatile memory design and flash memory systems.
In 2022 Sanjay was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering, one of the profession’s highest distinctions. In recognition of his semiconductor industry leadership, Boise State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and BITS Pilani have awarded him honorary doctorate degrees. In 2023, Sanjay was awarded the Semiconductor Industry Association’s Robert N. Noyce Award, which recognizes top industry leaders. Sanjay currently serves on the board of directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association.
Sanjay is passionate about promoting STEM education and has supported programs that inspire youth to discover science, technology, engineering, math and computer science. He champions opportunities that help young people from all backgrounds explore STEM advancement.
Sanjay is deeply committed to building a welcoming culture at Micron, and empowering a mindset of forward-thinking, innovation and rapid execution for all team members across engineering, technology and leadership career paths. He also actively supports helping communities thrive through education, community support, grants and volunteerism.
Sanjay earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California, Berkeley and is a graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program (SEP).
The GSA Annual Awards Celebration stands as the semiconductor industry’s most prestigious annual event, bringing together more than 1,600 global industry leaders to recognize the companies and executives defining the industry’s trajectory. For decades, GSA has honored organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership, financial performance, strategic vision, and sustained growth. The awards represent a distinguished benchmark of achievement across the global semiconductor ecosystem, celebrating the leaders and companies whose accomplishments are advancing innovation, strengthening the industry, and shaping its future.
About GSA:
GSA is Where Leaders Meet to establish an efficient, profitable, and sustainable high technology global ecosystem encompassing semiconductors, software, solutions, systems, and services. A leading industry organization that represents 300 corporate members, including more than 122 public companies, GSA provides a unique, neutral platform for collaboration, where global executives interface and innovate with peers, partners, and customers to accelerate industry growth and maximize return on invested and intellectual capital. Members of the GSA represent over 84% of the $662 billion semiconductor industry and continue to grow.