Qualcomm Appoints Ann Chaplin as General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

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Qualcomm has appointed Ann Chaplin as the new general counsel and corporate secretary, effective November 1. Chaplin, who previously served at General Motors, is expected to leverage her extensive legal experience to support Qualcomm's growth ambitions. Don Rosenberg, the outgoing general counsel, will transition to a Special Advisor role until his retirement at year-end. Qualcomm's CEO, Cristiano Amon, expressed confidence in Chaplin's skills as the company navigates significant growth opportunities in technology sectors.

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• Ann Chaplin's appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives that may enhance Qualcomm's legal strategies.
• Chaplin's extensive legal and corporate experience, particularly in technology, positions her well to support Qualcomm's growth initiatives.

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• The transition may lead to potential continuity issues as the company adapts to new leadership in a critical legal role.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that Ann Chaplin has been appointed general counsel & corporate secretary, reporting directly to Cristiano Amon, president and chief executive officer of Qualcomm Incorporated, effective November 1. Don Rosenberg, general counsel and corporate secretary since 2007, will serve as Special Advisor for Policy, Regulation and Strategic Initiatives until his retirement at the end of the year.

"We are excited to welcome Ann to Qualcomm at a time when we see demand for our technologies across virtually every industry and we are positioning the company to execute on one of the largest growth opportunities in our history," said Cristiano Amon, president and chief executive officer, Qualcomm Incorporated. "Ann's broad experience makes her ideally suited for this role as we accelerate our growth in new industries and continue to develop our industry-leading innovations."

Chaplin brings deep expertise across a range of legal, business and technology areas, with an extensive portfolio of work in litigation and transactional matters, expert knowledge in intellectual property law and management, and varied responsibilities in many areas of corporate law and governance. Most recently, Chaplin has served as corporate secretary and deputy general counsel for General Motors (GM), with significant responsibilities that included assisting in the overall management of the legal department, overseeing corporate governance, advising on product and technology transformation initiatives, managing the interface with the board of directors, leading the securities team, and advising on ESG initiatives. Chaplin directly managed many areas across GM's legal operations at various times, including the litigation of thousands of cases ranging from class actions to complex product litigation, antitrust, IP, securities, and multidistrict matters. Prior to GM, Chaplin was a partner at Fish & Richardson, where she managed the firm's litigation practice group and focused on patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright litigation. She was a member of the firm's management committee and led its Minneapolis office. Chaplin earned her Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota.

"On behalf of Qualcomm, we thank Don for his many years of service and significant contributions to our success," said Cristiano Amon. "Don's leadership and strategic thinking have helped the company overcome challenges and thrive as we invented and brought leading wireless technologies to the world. His expertise also made him a trusted policy advisor to governments and leaders who know how important innovation is to their economies and citizens."

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is the world's leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G.  When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com 

Mauricio Lopez-Hodoyan, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of Ann Chaplin's appointment to Qualcomm on November 1?

Ann Chaplin's appointment as general counsel and corporate secretary is expected to strengthen Qualcomm's legal strategies, supporting its growth in key technology sectors.

Who is replacing Don Rosenberg as Qualcomm's general counsel?

Ann Chaplin is replacing Don Rosenberg as Qualcomm's general counsel and corporate secretary, effective November 1.

What experience does Ann Chaplin bring to Qualcomm?

Ann Chaplin has extensive legal experience, having served as corporate secretary and deputy general counsel at General Motors, with expertise in litigation and corporate governance.

What role will Don Rosenberg take after leaving his position as Qualcomm's general counsel?

After serving as general counsel, Don Rosenberg will become a Special Advisor for Policy, Regulation, and Strategic Initiatives until his retirement.