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    Cristiano R. Amon

    President and CEO at Qualcomm Inc
    Board
    Since June 30, 2021
    Age
    54 years
    Education
    Holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an honorary doctorate from UNICAMP, the State University of Campinas, Brazil.
    Tenure
    Joined QCOM in 1995 and progressed through roles including Senior VP of QCT Product Management, Executive VP and President of QCT, President from January 2018 to January 2021, and has served as President and CEO since June 30, 2021.

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    About

    Cristiano R. Amon is 54 years old as of November 1, 2024. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an honorary doctorate from UNICAMP, the State University of Campinas, Brazil, marking a strong technical foundation.

    Having joined QCOM in 1995, his career spans over 27 years of progressive leadership. Throughout his tenure, he advanced from an engineer to holding key positions such as Senior Vice President of QCT Product Management, Executive Vice President and President of QCT, and later as President. His journey reflects strategic promotions and significant contributions to technology innovation within the company.

    Currently, serving as President and CEO since June 30, 2021, his leadership has been pivotal in advancing Qualcomm’s position in 5G technology, mobile platforms including the development of Snapdragon platforms, and the expansion into automotive and IoT markets. In addition to his role at QCOM, he contributes to the broader technology sector through his board membership at Adobe Inc. since October 2023.

    $QCOM Performance Under Cristiano R. Amon

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Qualcomm (QCOM) President and CEO-elect January 2021 to June 2021 Transitioned to CEO role
    Qualcomm (QCOM) President January 2018 to January 2021 Served before appointment as CEO
    Qualcomm (QCOM) Executive Vice President, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI) and President, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT) November 2015 to January 2018 Held leadership roles in QTI and QCT
    Qualcomm (QCOM) Executive Vice President, QTI and Co-President, QCT October 2012 to November 2015 Oversaw multiple divisions
    Qualcomm (QCOM) Senior Vice President and Co-President, QCT June 2012 to October 2012 Short-term leadership role prior to restructuring
    Qualcomm (QCOM) Senior Vice President, QCT Product Management October 2007 to June 2012 Led product roadmap including Snapdragon platforms
    Qualcomm (QCOM) Engineer and other technical and leadership positions 1995 to October 2007 Held various early career roles

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Adobe Inc. Board of Directors Member Since October 2023 N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$1,350,000 Fiscal 2024Fixed salary for 2024
    Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits$612,699 Fiscal 2024Noncash benefits component
    Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan Contributions$75,600 Fiscal 2024Deferred compensation contributions
    Charitable Match$125,000 Fiscal 2024Matching charitable contributions
    401(k) Match$6,725 Fiscal 2024Retirement account match
    Life Insurance Premiums$8,466 Fiscal 2024Life insurance benefits

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Annual Cash Incentive Plan (ACIP)

    DetailValue/Details
    Performance MetricsAdjusted Revenues (40%) and Adjusted Operating Income (60%)
    Non-Financial ModifierHuman capital advancements multiplier ranging from 0.9 to 1.1
    Target Payout200% of salary = $2,700,000
    Actual Performance107.9% financial performance with a 1.0 non-financial modifier, resulting in a payout of $3,753,000
    Evaluation PeriodFiscal 2024
    VestingNot applicable (cash incentive plan)

    Relative Total Shareholder Return (RTSR) PSUs

    DetailValue/Details
    Performance MetricQualcomm's Total Shareholder Return vs. NASDAQ-100 companies over fiscal 2024-2026
    Threshold25th percentile earns 0.25x target shares
    Target55th percentile earns 1x target shares
    Maximum90th percentile earns 2x target shares
    Cap ConditionIf Qualcomm's absolute TSR is negative, shares earned are capped at the target level
    Grant DateDecember 13, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$6,000,022
    Vesting Schedule100% cliff vesting on December 15, 2026
    Evaluation PeriodFiscal 2024-2026
    ConditionContinued employment through the vesting date is required

    Earnings Per Share (EPS) PSUs

    DetailValue/Details
    Performance MetricAverage Adjusted EPS over fiscal 2024-2026
    Threshold0.33x target = 14,265 shares
    Target1x target = 43,228 shares
    Maximum2x target = 86,456 shares
    Grant DateDecember 13, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$6,000,046
    Vesting Schedule100% cliff vesting at the end of the performance period (fiscal 2024-2026)
    Evaluation PeriodFiscal 2024-2026
    ConditionContinued employment is required to earn the shares