InterDigital nominates Derek Aberle to Board of Directors
InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC) has nominated Derek Aberle to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive experience in wireless technology and global patent licensing. Aberle, Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman of XCOM Labs, previously held senior roles at Qualcomm, including President. His expertise in negotiating significant licensing deals is expected to enhance InterDigital's growth and strengthen existing relationships in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Chairman S. Doug Hutcheson emphasized Aberle's alignment with InterDigital's innovative mission and outlook towards new opportunities.
- Derek Aberle's appointment is expected to enhance InterDigital's leadership, particularly in patent licensing.
- Aberle's experience at Qualcomm may lead to new growth opportunities and strengthened industry relationships.
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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced the nomination of Derek Aberle to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Aberle is a seasoned executive with deep understanding of the wireless, mobile and related industries as well as extensive experience in global patent licensing, including structuring and negotiating some of the largest deals in the industry.
Mr. Aberle currently is Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman of XCOM Labs, a company focused on developing and commercializing advanced wireless and Metaverse technologies. Prior to that, from 2000 through 2018, Mr. Aberle served in various senior executive roles at Qualcomm, including as President of Qualcomm from 2014 through 2018. Beginning in 2008, Mr. Aberle served as a member of Qualcomm’s executive committee, as Executive Vice President and President of Qualcomm Technology Licensing from 2008 through 2011 and as Executive Vice President and Group President from 2011 through 2014 where, among other things, he led Qualcomm’s technology and IP licensing business, helping to establishing its global licensing program and negotiating deals with its largest licensees.
“Derek brings a superb skillset to InterDigital, which closely matches the company’s footprint as a pioneer in connected technologies and as one of the largest pure research and development businesses in the world. His years of experience in patent licensing and his global business acumen and leadership are invaluable as the company looks to deepen both existing relationships and capitalize on a range of new growth opportunities,” said S. Doug Hutcheson, Chairman of the Board, InterDigital.
“I am excited to be joining InterDigital’s Board at a time when the company’s technology is more important than ever in our increasingly connected world,” said Derek Aberle. “I look forward to utilizing my many years of experience directing technology investments and leading global patent licensing strategies and deals to help InterDigital deliver on its next phase of growth.”
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry’s most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world’s leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ.
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For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
InterDigital Contact:
Richard Lloyd
Email: Richard.Lloyd@InterDigital.com
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