Qualcomm has appointed Pooja Joshi as its new Senior Director, HR Business Partner.
In a LinkedIn post, Pooja sahered that she reflected on her 18-year journey with the company and expressed enthusiasm for this new chapter.
Her appointment comes at a time when Qualcomm is deepening its focus on employee experience, leadership development, and inclusive workplace culture, areas where Pooja has already made a lasting impact.
A Career Rooted in People, Purpose, and Progress
Pooja Joshi’s career at Qualcomm spans nearly two decades, during which she has held a variety of leadership roles across HR Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).
Her most recent position was as Global Director of DEI, where she led initiatives across 30+ countries to embed inclusive practices into the company’s culture and operations.
Prior to joining Qualcomm, Pooja held HR leadership roles at Tata AIG and Novartis, gaining experience across regions including India, the U.S., and the broader MEMSA (Middle East, Mediterranean, South Asia) region.
A Personal Reflection on Leadership and Growth
In her LinkedIn post, Pooja described the new role as a culmination of the relationships and lessons that have shaped her leadership style.
She emphasized her commitment to leading with empathy, partnering with purpose, and building programs that elevate both business and employee experience.
She also expressed gratitude to Heather Ace, Qualcomm’s Chief Human Resources Officer, calling her “the gold standard of leadership” and acknowledging her influence on Joshi’s professional journey.
“Each role has deepened my understanding of people, purpose, and leadership,” Pooja wrote.
She added, “This next step brings together the relationships and lessons that have shaped me.”
About Qualcomm
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductors, wireless technology, and software innovation.
The company is best known for its Snapdragon chipsets, which power a wide range of smartphones and connected devices worldwide.
Qualcomm plays a pivotal role in advancing 5G, AI, automotive systems, and IoT solutions, operating through key business segments such as Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT) and Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL).
With a workforce of nearly 49,000 employees and a strong presence across 41 global markets, Qualcomm continues to shape the future of connectivity and intelligent computing.
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