Qualcomm taps EMEA lead

Qualcomm has tapped Wassim Chourbaji (LinkedIn) as senior vice president and president for Qualcomm Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), it said in a press release. He replaces Enrico Salvatori (LinkedIn), who is retiring after more than 24 years with Qualcomm, and moves to the role of chairman.

Chourbaji is a Qualcomm veteran, having worked at the US-based semiconductor player for over 20 years and held several senior positions in its Middle East and European markets. He comes to the role after serving as president of Qualcomm Middle East and Africa.