For the second time in the last few months of Qualcomm's leave decision-makers. Previously, Peggy Johnson, who led the division responsible for the development of the global market, went to work at Microsoft. Today it became known that Amir Fayntuh, who was president of Qualcomm Atheros, Intel moved to the position of senior vice president and general manager of Platform Engineering Group.
Qualcomm Atheros unit engaged in the development of networks and connection technologies and is responsible for the development of key technologies such as Wi-Fi MIMO, which are widely used in mobile devices worldwide.
"We want to achieve great success in the production of systems on a chip and start production of new products. Amir has extensive management experience and a good resume," - said a spokesman for Intel's Chuck Mulloy.
To date, Intel has only controls 10% of the mobile market, but given the rate of growth in this segment, the company will have much to do to achieve success.