Cristiano Amon
Cristiano R. Amon | |
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Amon in 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1970 Campinas, Brazil |
| Education | Universidade Estadual de Campinas |
| Occupation(s) | Electronics engineer and businessman |
| Title | CEO, Qualcomm |
| Predecessor | Steve Mollenkopf |
Cristiano Amon (born c. 1970) is a Brazilian electrical engineer and businessman. He is the chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Qualcomm, a semiconductor research and development company. He earned a degree in electrical engineering. He began his career working on wireless technology for early cell phone networks. He oversaw Qualcomm's 4G and 5G technology, used in most Android devices. He also played a role in Qualcomm's diversification beyond the cell phone industry and negotiated for more processors from suppliers during shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Member of Technology CEO Council.
Member of US-China Business Council
He is a member of the President's Export Council.