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10 Broadcom executives
These ten current and former Broadcom executives hold or have held CEO, president, division CFO, chief officer and SVP titles at Broadcom, across its semiconductor and software groups. A reader can learn how Broadcom's leaders set direction and run their businesses from people who have held these roles.
Professionals to explore
01—10Chris Hallstrom
LinkedInExperience: Division CFO - Mainframe Enterprise Software & Services · Broadcom
Division CFO - Mainframe Enterprise Software & Services at Broadcom since November 2018, an Executive-level role according to the profile. The profile also lists Vice President, Finance at CA Technologies (2006–2018), Sr. Director, Finance at Symbol Technology (2003–2006) and Director, Finance at HP (1994–2003).
Frank Ostojic
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President & General Manager · Broadcom
Senior Vice President & General Manager at Broadcom since February 2016, a role the headline describes as leading Broadcom's ASIC Products Division. The profile also lists Sr VP and General Manager at Avago Technologies from May 2014 without an end date, and VP & General Manager at Avago Technologies from 2007 to 2014.
Hock Tan
LinkedInExperience: President and Chief Executive Officer · Broadcom
President and Chief Executive Officer of Broadcom since February 2016, and former President and CEO of Avago Technologies (2006–2016); the highlight describes growing the company from eight product franchises in semiconductors to 26 divisions across semiconductors and infrastructure software. The profile also lists President and CEO at Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. (1999–2005).
Jay Jayanth
LinkedInExperience: Division CFO for 2 Divisions - Application Networking and Security & Tanzu Division · Broadcom
Division CFO for 2 Divisions - Application Networking and Security & Tanzu Division at Broadcom since November 2023; the highlight describes complete P&L responsibilities for two divisions of the Broadcom Software group. The profile also lists Senior Director Finance - Network and Security Business at VMware (2020–2021).
Ram Velaga
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President & General Manager, Core Switching Group · Broadcom
Former Senior Vice President & General Manager, Core Switching Group at Broadcom (2014–2026), a role the highlight says led the team responsible for the Ethernet switch portfolio. Since January 2026 the profile lists a role as President of Broadcom's Infrastructure Software Group, which the highlight says leads the software divisions and global software sales, support and operations.
Ranga Rajagopalan
LinkedInExperience: CTO, Application Networking & Security · Broadcom
CTO, Application Networking & Security at Broadcom since November 2023, an Executive-level role according to the profile. The profile also lists CTO, NSBU at VMware in 2023 and Co-Founder & CTO at Avi Networks from 2012 to 2019, the other roles shown in the listing.
Raymond Zhao
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President of Engineering · Broadcom
Senior Vice President of Engineering at Broadcom since March 2021; the highlight describes leading the development of foundational technologies for AI, with a background in silicon innovation and data center architecture. Former Vice President of Engineering at Broadcom (2014–2021). The profile also lists Director of Engineering at Marvell Technology (2006–2013).
Regan McGrath
LinkedInExperience: President Americas · Broadcom
President Americas at Broadcom since March 2025; the highlight says the role leads the largest Broadcom software business. Former Broadcom roles include President Americas Corporate (2023–2025) and Vice President Americas Sales (2018–2025). The profile also lists Vice President Worldwide Sales at Brocade (2017–2018).
Ryan Stolte
LinkedInExperience: Field Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Security Group · Broadcom
Field Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Security Group at Broadcom since April 2024. Former Broadcom roles include Chief of Product Strategy, Enterprise Security Group (2023–2024) and Global Field CTO, Symantec Enterprise Division (2019–2023). The profile also lists CTO & Founder at Bay Dynamics (2001–2019), which the highlight says Broadcom acquired.
Wyatt Hamon
LinkedInExperience: Division CFO & Controller, Software Defined Edge Division · Broadcom
Division CFO & Controller, Software Defined Edge Division at Broadcom since November 2023; the highlight says the role began after Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and leads end-to-end finance strategy for the division. The profile also lists Business Unit Controller (2022–2023) and Director of Finance (2021–2022) at VMware.
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does Broadcom's leadership decide which divisions and products receive investment?
- 02How do Broadcom's division leaders work with corporate leadership on pricing, budgets and headcount?
- 03What should a customer, partner or supplier understand about how Broadcom evaluates and approves new relationships?
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