QUALCOMM Incorporated operates as a semiconductor company engaged primarily in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for wireless products. Its products and services are structured in the following segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI).
The company was founded by Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs and six other co-founders in 1985 and is currently headquartered in San Diego, California, United States.
Main Product(s):
QUALCOMM is best known for designing and manufacturing digital communication products, with a focus on semiconductors, particularly for mobile phones. It also develops software and services related to wireless networks.
Short History of QUALCOMM Incorporated:
July 1985 – QUALCOMM was founded by Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs and others.
December 1991 – QUALCOMM went public.
2000s – The company expanded its reach in CDMA technology and became a leader in 3G.
2013 – Introduction of the Snapdragon 800 series processors.
2017 – Legal disputes with Apple began, which were settled in 2019.
2021 – Cristiano Amon became CEO, focusing on leading the company into the 5G era.
Key Executives:
Name
Title
Pay
Exercised
Year Born
Mr. Cristiano Renno Amon
Chief Executive Officer, President & Director
4.75M
N/A
1970
Mr. Akash Palkhiwala
Chief Financial Officer
2.28M
N/A
1975
Ms. Ann N. Cathcart Chaplin
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
2.86M
N/A
1973
Dr. James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
2.66M
N/A
1964
Mr. James J. Cathey
Chief Commercial Officer of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.