Christopher Koopmans
QorvoAbout Christopher R. Koopmans
Christopher R. Koopmans (age 48) joined Qorvo’s Board in April 2025 and is an independent director serving on the Audit Committee. He is Chief Operating Officer at Marvell Technology, where he leads global business operations and long‑term strategy; prior roles include Chief Operations Officer (2021–2024), EVP Marketing & Business Operations (2019–2021), and EVP Business Operations (2018–2019). Earlier, he was VP & GM, Service Provider Platforms at Citrix after co‑founding Bytemobile, where he served as COO; he holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvell Technology | Chief Operating Officer | Jan 2025–present | Leads global operations and long‑term strategy . |
| Marvell Technology | Chief Operations Officer | 2021–2024 | Senior operating leadership . |
| Marvell Technology | EVP, Marketing & Business Operations | 2019–2021 | Corporate marketing and business ops leadership . |
| Marvell Technology | EVP, Business Operations | 2018–2019 | Operations leadership . |
| Citrix Systems | VP & GM, Service Provider Platforms | Post‑2012 | Joined via acquisition of Bytemobile . |
| Bytemobile (acquired by Citrix 2012) | Co‑founder; COO | Pre‑2012 | Co‑founded mobile data optimization firm; COO through acquisition . |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Public Company Board? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvell Technology | Chief Operating Officer | No | Current operating executive role (not disclosed as a directorship) . |
- Historical network note: Fellow Qorvo nominee Peter A. Feld previously served on Marvell’s board (2016–2018), indicating a historical, not current, interlock exposure .
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined Mr. Koopmans is independent under Nasdaq rules; all Audit, Compensation, and Governance & Nominating members are independent .
- Committee assignments: Audit Committee member (current Audit members: Bruner (Chair), Harding, Koopmans, Nelson) .
- Attendance: Qorvo expects directors to attend all Board/committee meetings; in FY2025 all then‑serving directors attended at least 75% of meetings (Mr. Koopmans joined after FY2025 year‑end) .
- Board leadership and refresh: Independent Chair/Lead Independent Director (Dr. Walden Rhines); three new independent directors added in ~7 months (Clemmer, Koopmans, Lowe) as part of refresh; committee grid updated accordingly .
- Executive sessions: Independent directors meet in executive session at all regular meetings .
- Conflicts oversight: Governance & Nominating Committee oversees corporate governance and conflicts; related‑party transaction policy in place .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount/Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board retainer (cash) | $95,000 | Paid to all non‑employee directors . |
| Chair of the Board (additional cash) | $110,000 | Incremental to Board retainer . |
| Committee chair retainers (cash) | Audit $30,000; Compensation $20,000; Governance & Nominating $15,000 | No committee member fees disclosed beyond chair roles . |
| Pro rata on appointment | Pro rata cash + pro rata RSU for balance of term | Applies to Mr. Koopmans (appointed Apr 12, 2025) . |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Component | Target Value | Vesting & Terms | Plan Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual RSU grant (non‑employee directors) | ~$225,000 grant‑date value | Vests on the earlier of 1 year from grant or the day before the next Annual Meeting; service‑based (not performance‑based) . | No discretionary director equity in FY2025; non‑employee director annual total (cash+equity) capped at $750,000; no dividends on unearned awards . |
| Pro rata RSU (newly appointed directors) | Pro rata portion of $225,000 | For Mr. Koopmans, the grant fully vests on Aug 13, 2025 (2025 Annual Meeting) . | Granted under the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan . |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current public company boards | None disclosed for Mr. Koopmans . |
| Prior public company boards | None disclosed for Mr. Koopmans . |
| Potential interlocks (peers/customers/competitors) | Mr. Koopmans is COO of Marvell (semiconductor). Qorvo disclosed no related‑person transactions requiring Item 404 disclosure, and the Board determined independence. Historical network: Qorvo nominee Peter A. Feld served on Marvell’s board (2016–2018) . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Semiconductor and wireless communications industry expertise; broad operating experience in strategic planning, sales, and marketing; leadership across multiple companies; substantial M&A experience .
- Board‑relevant risk oversight: As an Audit Committee member, participates in oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, and cybersecurity/information security risk, with regular CIO/CISO briefings to the committee .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total beneficial ownership | 0 shares as of May 30, 2025 | Reported in beneficial ownership table; “none pledged” applies to all directors/officers . |
| Ownership guidelines (directors) | 5x annual cash retainer | Five‑year compliance window from first becoming a director . |
| Hedging/pledging | Prohibited for directors and employees | Company policy prohibits hedging and pledging of Qorvo stock . |
Related‑Party Exposure and Policies
- Related‑party transactions: None requiring disclosure since March 30, 2024; Governance & Nominating Committee must approve any related‑person transactions under a written policy .
- Appointment disclosures: No arrangements/understandings for his election; no material interest in transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure; standard indemnification agreement expected .
Director Compensation Reference (FY2025)
| Director Compensation (FY2025) | Cash Fees | Stock Awards | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program example (non‑employee directors) | Based on retainer/roles | ~$225,000 RSU grant | Varies by role/tenure . |
Note: Mr. Koopmans’ FY2025 compensation appears as pro rata cash and RSU due to his April 12, 2025 appointment, with the RSU vesting on Aug 13, 2025 .
Governance Assessment
-
Positives
- Independent director with deep semiconductor operating credentials; placed directly on Audit Committee, which enhances Board oversight of financial reporting and cyber risk .
- Strong alignment mechanisms: director stock ownership guidelines (5x retainer), prohibition on hedging/pledging, and robust related‑party transaction controls; no related‑party transactions disclosed .
- Board refresh and independent Chair structure support effectiveness and accountability; independent directors meet in executive session at all regular meetings .
-
Watch‑items / potential conflicts
- External operating role as COO of Marvell could create perceived competitive or transactional conflicts; however, the Board affirmed independence and maintains formal conflicts review via the Governance & Nominating Committee; no transactions requiring disclosure reported .
- Ownership alignment is nascent (0 shares reported soon after appointment), though there is a five‑year window to meet the 5x retainer guideline and initial RSU grant structure aids alignment .
- Rapid Board refresh elevates the importance of sustained attendance and integration; Board disclosed >75% attendance by all then‑serving directors in FY2025 and executive‑session practice, but Mr. Koopmans’ attendance will be assessable post‑FY2025 .
-
Shareholder sentiment context
- Say‑on‑pay support was 94.2% at the 2024 annual meeting; 2025 say‑on‑pay and plan proposals were put forward again, indicating a stable governance baseline with continuing engagement, including with Starboard, related to Board refresh .