Qualcomm has appointed Wassim Chourbaji as senior vice president and president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
With immediate effect, Chourbaji will lead and execute the semiconductor company’s strategy across the region and advance its strategic priorities across business.
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Chourbaji has spent the past two decades at Qualcomm, holding a raft of different positions including Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy EMEA, Vice President for Goverment Affairs & Public Policy, Europe & MENA and Senior Director, Government Affairs EMEA.
Most recently, he served as President of Qualcomm Middle East and Africa (MEA) and led Qualcomm’s government affairs organisation across EMEA.
He succeeds Enrico Salvatori who has decided to retire from Qualcomm in June 2027 after 25 years with the company.
Effective immediately, Salvatori will assume the role of Chairman and will continue to lead the EMEA Automotive business until his retirement.
Qualcomm CFO and COO, Akash Palkhiwala, said: “EMEA is an important region for Qualcomm, and we remain committed to investing in its long-term growth and success, with Wassim’s leadership experience, strategic vision and ability to build strong partnerships across industry and government continuing to be instrumental to Qualcomm’s success.
“I would like to thank Enrico for his extraordinary leadership and contributions over the past 25 years. He has built a strong organisation, expanded our presence across key industries and fostered deep relationships with customers, partners and governments throughout the region.”
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