Philip Brace
Also at Skyworks Solutions Inc
About
Philip Brace has demonstrated a strong foundation in both technical education and leadership, having earned degrees in computer engineering and electrical engineering.
He has built an extensive career in the semiconductor, server, IoT, and storage industries, holding significant roles at companies such as Inseego Corp. (where he served as Executive Chairman and Interim Principal Executive Officer), Sierra Wireless Inc. (as President and CEO), Veritas Technologies (as Executive Vice President), and Seagate Technology (as President of Cloud Systems and Electronic Solutions).
At Skyworks Solutions, Inc., his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer on February 17, 2025, marked a pivotal transition as he succeeded the previous leadership while also joining the board of directors, indicating a strategic succession process.
His diverse experience spans engineering, marketing, sales, and executive leadership, and he continues to contribute to the industry through his board roles at multiple companies, further blending his technical expertise with business acumen.
$SWKS Performance Under Philip Brace
Past Roles
Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
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Inseego Corp. | Executive Chairman | Feb 2024 – Feb 2025 | Also served as Board Director (Sep 2023 – Feb 2025) and Interim Principal Executive Officer (until Jan 2025) |
Sierra Wireless Inc. | President and CEO | July 2021 – January 2023 | Led the company through significant operational improvements |
Veritas Technologies | Executive Vice President | 2019 – 2021 | N/A |
Seagate Technology | President of Cloud Systems and Electronic Solutions | 2015 – 2017 | N/A |
Intel Corporation | Various Engineering and Management Roles | N/A | N/A |
LSI Corporation | Various Engineering and Management Roles | N/A | N/A |
External Roles
Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
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BlackBerry Limited | Board Member | Present | N/A |
Lantronix, Inc. | Board Member | Present | N/A |
Fixed Compensation
Component Name | Amount | Payment Schedule | Additional Details |
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Annual Base Salary | $900,000 | Annually | Fixed base salary for 2025 |
Relocation Expenses | up to $300,000 | Reimbursed within 24 months following February 17, 2025 | Subject to repayment if employment terminates with cause or by Mr. Brace without good reason within 18 months |
Performance Compensation
No information available on performance compensation for 2025