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Qualcomm Announces New Leadership Structure For QCT Semiconductor Business

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6/27/2012 7:42 AM ET

Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM: Quote), a developer of advanced wireless technologies, Wednesday announced a new leadership structure for its QCT semiconductor business.

QCT is comprised of mobile and computing products, connectivity and networking products and related support organizations.

Cristiano Amon and Dr. Murthy Renduchintala have been promoted to co-presidents of mobile and computing products, while Dr. Craig Barratt will continue as president of connectivity and networking products. Jim Lederer will continue as general manager, leading the business support organizations.

All four of them will report to Steve Mollenkopf, president and chief operating officer of Qualcomm. The changes are effective immediately.

Amon began his career at Qualcomm in 1995 and most recently served as senior vice president of product management in the company's cellular products group.

Renduchintala has been with Qualcomm since 2004. He most recently served as senior vice president of engineering and co-led the QCT engineering organization.

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