On December 10, 2024, Dr. James H. Thompson, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., announced his intention to retire effective February 3, 2025. Thompson will remain with the company in an advisory role to support various projects after his retirement.Dr. Baaziz Achour, currently serving as Deputy CTO, has been appointed as CTO-elect effective immediately. Achour will officially assume the role of CTO upon Thompson's retirement on February 3, 2025.This leadership transition in Qualcomm's technology division marks a significant change in the company's executive team, potentially impacting its future technological direction and innovation strategies.

On December 10, 2024, Dr. James H. Thompson, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., announced his intention to retire effective February 3, 2025. Thompson will remain with the company in an advisory role to support various projects after his retirement.Dr. Baaziz Achour, currently serving as Deputy CTO, has been appointed as CTO-elect effective immediately. Achour will officially assume the role of CTO upon Thompson's retirement on February 3, 2025.This leadership transition in Qualcomm's technology division marks a significant change in the company's executive team, potentially impacting its future technological direction and innovation strategies.