1. Philip Carter appointed CFO of Skyworks Solutions, effective September 2025. 2. Carter has extensive experience in semiconductor finance, previously at AMD. 3. He has a strong track record in financial transformation and operational scalability. 4. CEO Phil Brace praises Carter's skills for driving strong financial results. 5. This leadership change may enhance investor confidence and operational efficiency.
Carter's proven expertise in semiconductor finance and previous experience at Skyworks indicate potential for improved financial performance. Historical leadership transitions in similar firms led to better financial outcomes and stock price increases.
The appointment of a CFO with a strong background could stabilize and enhance financial strategies at Skyworks, boosting investor sentiment and potentially leading to enhanced stock performance.
Carter's impact as CFO will unfold over time as strategic initiatives take shape. Historical trends show that executive changes often take time to reflect materially in stock performance.
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), a global leader in high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced that Philip Carter has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of the company, effective September 8, 2025. Carter will be responsible for Skyworks' financial strategy, investor relations, treasury and leadership of the global finance and information technology organizations.
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Skyworks Names Phil Carter as Chief Financial Officer
Carter joins Skyworks from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), where he has served as corporate vice president and chief accounting officer since November 2024 and oversaw the company's comprehensive accounting operations.
Prior to AMD, Carter served as Skyworks' vice president, corporate controller and principal accounting officer. For over seven years at Skyworks he led enterprise-wide strategic operational initiatives, including financial transformation, operational scalability and the implementation of robust reporting systems to support the company's growth. Previously, he spent over eight years at Broadcom Inc. where he helped transform their accounting organization in terms of people, process and systems during a period of rapid growth. He began his career at Ernst & Young, LLP. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from California State University, Fullerton, a master's degree in business administration from the University of Southern California and is a certified public accountant (CPA) in California, as well as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
"We're pleased to welcome back a well-respected financial leader with deep experience in the semiconductor industry," said Phil Brace, chief executive officer and president of Skyworks. "Philip brings a proven track record of driving strong financial results, instilling operational discipline, and leading with clarity and purpose. His strategic insight and ability to scale complex global finance functions, while embracing innovation across systems, processes, and people, make him a critical addition to our leadership team. Additionally, I'd like to thank Rob Schriesheim, a member of our Board of Directors who has served as interim CFO since May 2025, for his leadership in guiding the finance team through a critical period of transition."
"I'm excited to return to Skyworks and rejoin a team that's driving innovation at the heart of global connectivity," said Philip Carter. "With the company's strong financial foundation and operational discipline, I look forward to helping advance our leadership position and generate long-term value for our customers, employees, and shareholders."
About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking revolution. We are a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and solutions for numerous applications, including aerospace, automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, defense, entertainment and gaming, industrial, medical, smartphone, tablet and wearables.
Skyworks is a global company with engineering, marketing, operations, sales and support facilities located throughout Asia, Europe and North America and is a member of the S&P 500® market index (NASDAQ:SWKS). For more information, please visit Skyworks' website at: www.skyworksinc.com.
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