Qualcomm Incorporated has appointed Jim Cathey as the Chief Commercial Officer of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc effective immediately. He will join the company’s executive committee. Jim, who holds 17 patents to his name, will report directly to Qualcomm Incorporated’s President and CEO, Cristiano Amon.
“Jim’s leadership has been integral to cultivating, strengthening, and expanding key partner’s relationships while augmenting our regional sales and customer support capabilities. His contribution to Qualcomm’s success over the years has been significant,” said Cristiano Amon, President, and CEO of Qualcomm. “I’m pleased to have Jim join Qualcomm’s executive committee as Chief Commercial Officer as we continue to grow the business into new industries and execute on the largest opportunities in Qualcomm’s history.”
Jim has been with Qualcomm since 2006. Prior to taking over the current role, he was SVP and President of Global Business for Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. In this role, he was responsible for all go-to-market activities, including global sales and business development, account management, carrier partnerships, sales operations, distribution channels and assisting with in-country relationships. Jim also had presided Qualcomm Technologies businesses in Asia Pacific and India as the President. He was also the President of Qualcomm Technologies in Japan, and country manager in Taiwan. Before Qualcomm, Jim had served giants like Micron Technology and MicroDisplay.
