Mollenkopf grew to become Qualcomm CEO in March 2014. “His work helped propel smartphones into the mainstream and made Qualcomm a pacesetter in 3G, 4G and now 5G, and he additionally oversaw the enlargement into new {industry} segments such because the Web of Issues (IoT), RF Entrance Finish and Automotive. He was additionally instrumental within the Firm’s rise as a smartphone expertise provider,” mentioned the corporate in a launch.
“Cristiano spearheaded the event of our 5G technique, together with its acceleration, industry-leading expertise roadmap and world rollout. He was additionally a key architect and driver of Qualcomm’s technique to increase and diversify our enterprise past cell and into new {industry} segments resembling Auto, RF Entrance-Finish and IoT. Qualcomm is properly positioned for the long run and I’m assured that with Cristiano as CEO, the Firm will proceed to invent main applied sciences and create worth for all of our stakeholders,” mentioned Mollenkopf in an announcement to the media.
Amon has served as Qualcomm President since January 2018. “I’m honored to be named the subsequent CEO of Qualcomm and admire the boldness that Steve and the Board have in me,” mentioned Amon.
“We have now been on the forefront of innovation for many years and I sit up for sustaining this place going ahead. Along with driving the enlargement of 5G into mainstream gadgets and past cell, Qualcomm is ready to play a key position within the digital transformation of quite a few industries as our applied sciences turn out to be important to connecting all the things to the cloud,” he added.
