Meet Akash Palkhiwala, Qualcomm CFO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-11-21

Who is Akash Palkhiwala?

Akash Palkhiwala is the CFO and COO of Qualcomm Incorporated, responsible for finance, operations, and IT. He has held various leadership roles within Qualcomm since 2001, including CFO since 2019. Palkhiwala has a background in finance and engineering.

Akash Palkhiwala's Work History

He has over two decades of experience in financial leadership and strategic management at Qualcomm. Palkhiwala has played a key role in the company's growth and diversification strategies.

• 2002 - 2007 - Director, Finance, Qualcomm
• 2007 - 2011 - Vice President, Corporate Finance & FP&A, Qualcomm
• 2011 - 2014 - Vice President, QCT Finance (Chip Business Unit), Qualcomm
• 2014 - 2015 - SVP & Treasurer, Qualcomm
• 2015 - 2019 - SVP & CFO of QCT (Chip Business Unit), Qualcomm
• 2019 - Chief Financial Officer, Qualcomm
• 2024-01-01 - Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Qualcomm

Akash Palkhiwala's Education

Palkhiwala holds an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from L.D. College of Engineering in India and an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland.

• L.D. College of Engineering - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (1993 - 1997)
• University of Maryland - MBA in Finance (1997 - 1999)

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