San Jose, California, United States, May 2025 – Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) has appointed Rahul Patel as its new President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, marking a strategic leadership transition as the company advances its vision in intelligent system technologies. He takes over from Ken Rizvi, who served as Interim CEO since February 2025 and now resumes his position as Chief Financial Officer.
Rahul brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience in the semiconductor industry, with a stellar record of innovation and growth across Qualcomm, Broadcom, Samsung, and other key players in wireless connectivity and system-on-chip technologies. At Qualcomm, he served as Senior Vice President and Group General Manager of the Connectivity, Broadband, and Networking division, overseeing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, 4G/5G broadband, and IoT solutions.
Before Qualcomm, Rahul held senior leadership roles at Broadcom, where he spearheaded advances in wireless technologies that helped define the future of mobile, PC, and smart device connectivity. His extensive experience in managing high-performance teams and scaling complex global operations positions him well to lead Synaptics into its next phase of technological and market expansion.
Nelson Chan, Chairman of the Synaptics Board, expressed his confidence in Rahul’s leadership: “Rahul brings a strong track record of building high-growth technology businesses and leading complex organizations. We are confident that he will accelerate Synaptics’ transformation and innovation journey.” He also commended Ken Rizvi for his steady stewardship during the interim period.
About Synaptics Incorporated
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is redefining human interaction with connected devices by developing and delivering cutting-edge solutions in touch, display, biometrics, AI-enhanced audio, video, vision, and security. The company’s technologies power smart experiences across homes, workplaces, automotive, and mobile environments. Synaptics partners with global innovators to embed intelligent features into the next generation of consumer, automotive, and enterprise platforms.
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