Cristiano R. Amon

At-a-Glance

Serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at Qualcomm.
Oversaw Qualcomm's 4G and 5G technology development, used in most Android devices.
Played a role in Qualcomm's diversification beyond the cell phone industry into areas like cars, computers, and 5G infrastructure.
Earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas in 1992.

Biography

Cristiano Amon is a Brazilian electrical engineer and businessman, currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Qualcomm, a semiconductor research and development company. He has been a pivotal figure in the development of Qualcomm's 4G and 5G technology, which is widely used in Android devices.