Ross Berntson Businessperson of the Year 2026 – Indium Corporation President and CEO Ross Berntson has been named the 2026 Businessperson of the Year by the Greater Utica (New York) Chamber of Commerce, recognizing his leadership in advancing innovation, manufacturing excellence, workforce development, and community engagement. The annual award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the region’s business climate and quality of life.
Berntson’s recognition reflects a career spanning 30 years with Indium Corporation, during which he has helped guide the company’s growth as a global supplier of advanced materials for the electronics, semiconductor, thermal management, and advanced packaging industries. Since joining the company in 1996, he has held advanced leadership roles spanning product management, technical support, marketing, sales, and global operations. He was appointed president and COO in 2017 before assuming the role of president and CEO in 2024.
Under Berntson’s leadership, Indium Corporation has expanded its global manufacturing footprint, strengthened operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and continued investing in advanced materials technologies that support next-generation semiconductor packaging, electronics assembly, and thermal management applications. The company has also grown to more than 1,000 employees worldwide while expanding manufacturing operations in Malaysia, India, and most recently Mexico.
Berntson remains a strong advocate for industry collaboration and engagement through organizations such as the Global Electronics Association (formerly IPC), the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI), and the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS). He actively encourages Indium Corporation’s technical teams to contribute research, share expertise, and participate in industry initiatives that advance materials science and electronics manufacturing.
Berntson has made workforce development, education, and community service important parts of his leadership. Under his direction, Indium Corporation supports programs that prepare the next generation of engineers, expand opportunities in manufacturing, and strengthen the communities where its employees live and work.
Beyond his role at Indium Corporation, Berntson serves on regional boards and councils focused on economic development, education, and community well-being. His involvement reflects a personal commitment to the region and its future.
“This award is an incredible honor, but I know I wouldn’t be receiving this recognition without the extraordinary people I’ve had the privilege of working alongside for the past 30 years,” Berntson said. “Great businesses are built by great people, and Indium Corporation is proof of that. Our roots are in Central New York, but our impact reaches around the world. Every day, our teams solve materials challenges that help customers push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe that materials science changes the world, and I’m fortunate to work alongside those who make that possible. I’m grateful for all we’ve accomplished together, but what energizes me most is knowing how much more we can achieve.”
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