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10 Qualcomm operations leaders
These ten current and former Qualcomm operations leaders have held vice president and senior vice president operations, supply chain and planning roles at Qualcomm. A reader can learn how operations leaders work at Qualcomm from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ahmer R. Syed
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Qualcomm
Vice President Operations at Qualcomm since July 2024. Other Qualcomm roles shown are VP Package Engineering (2017–2024) and Sr. Director, Package Engineering (2013–2017); other roles shown are VP - Advanced Product Development (2008–2013) and Sr. Director - Stacked Die Packaging (2004–2008) at Amkor Technology, Inc.
Brent Wilson
LinkedInExperience: SVP Global Supply Chain · Qualcomm
SVP Global Supply Chain at Qualcomm since May 2021, based in San Diego. Other roles shown are SVP Global Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Operations (2010–2021), VP Europe Operations (2006–2010) and Director of Operational Excellence (2001–2006) at onsemi, and Vice President of Operations at Belae Brands (1998–2001).
Brian Qiu
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain · Qualcomm
Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain at Qualcomm since October 2009, based in San Diego, with responsibilities the profile lists as semiconductor foundry, OSATs, and operations and supply chain management. The profile places the role at vice president level in the operations department.
James Jeon
LinkedInExperience: VP Head of Global Commercial Operation · Qualcomm
VP Head of Global Commercial Operation at Qualcomm since June 2023, based in San Diego. Other Qualcomm roles shown are Vice President of Global Business Development (2021–2023), Senior Director of Business Development (2017–2023) and Staff Manager, Business Development (2013–2014); another role shown is Senior Director of Business Development at Gimbal, Inc. (2014–2016).
M.L. Fancher
LinkedInExperience: VP, Global Planning · Qualcomm
VP, Global Planning at Qualcomm since April 2026, building the operational plan to meet corporate strategic goals and leading process improvement initiatives with technology systems according to the profile. Other roles shown are Vice President - Leader Of Technology Solutions Americas at Genpact (2022–2026) and Sr Director and Director roles at Barkawi Group (2019–2022).
Manjit Gill
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Intellectual Property Operations · Qualcomm
Vice President Intellectual Property Operations at Qualcomm since May 2016, leading global IP operations across a large, complex portfolio, including transformation, cost optimization and compliance work, according to the profile. Other Qualcomm roles shown are Senior Director, IP Operations, Strategic Intellectual Property (2008–2016) and Director, Product Management, QCT (2006–2008).
Rebecca Mackinlay
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Business Operations · Qualcomm
Vice President, Business Operations at Qualcomm since December 2022. Other Qualcomm roles shown are Senior Director Business Operations (2017–2022), Director – Planning & Operations (2013–2016), Director Go-To-Market & Business Development (2012–2013) and Director - Business Development & Operations (2009–2012); the profile places the current role in the operations department.
Shashi Reddy
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Software Operations · Qualcomm
Senior Vice President, Software Operations at Qualcomm since November 2024, based in Hyderabad. The profile also lists Vice President, Engineering at Qualcomm since 2004; other roles shown are Director at Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (2002–2004), Manager at Intel Corporation/DSPC (1999–2001) and Staff Engineer at Sony Electronics (1995–1999).
Sim Cik Goh
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Fab Operations · Qualcomm
Vice President, Fab Operations at Qualcomm since August 2020, serving as site lead for RF360 Singapore according to the profile. Other roles shown are Vice President (2018–2020) and General Manager, Deputy Head of Business Unit (2017–2020) at TDK Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., and Marketing Director at EPCOS Pte Ltd (2007–2017).
Ulrich Bauernschmitt
LinkedInExperience: Former Senior Vice President Operations · Qualcomm
Former Senior Vice President Operations at Qualcomm (2020–2025), based in Munich. Another Qualcomm role shown is Vice President Operations (2017–2020); other roles shown are Executive Vice President Operations at EPCOS (2007–2017) and COO and Senior Vice President at ams OSRAM since April 2025.
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does a fabless chip company manage foundry and outsourced assembly and test partners?
- 02How do semiconductor operations teams plan supply against volatile demand?
- 03How does a large chip company run business operations inside its product units?
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