Micron's Indian-origin CEO in Forbes billionaires list: Sanjay rejected Kodak's offer to join data storage ...

Sanjay Mehrotra, the Indian-origin chief executive of Micron Technology, has been named to Forbes' billionaires list. The recognition highlights his journey from turning down a job at Kodak to leading one of the world's largest memory chipmakers.

Mehrotra, who co-founded SanDisk in 1988, reportedly rejected an offer from Kodak early in his career to pursue opportunities in data storage. That decision paved the way for his rise in the semiconductor industry.

Under Mehrotra's leadership, Micron has become a key player in the global memory and storage market. The company produces DRAM, NAND flash, and other memory technologies used in computers, smartphones, and data centers.

Forbes' annual billionaires list includes Mehrotra among other wealthy individuals worldwide. His net worth is tied to his stake in Micron, where he has served as CEO since 2017.