New CEO For Wireless Knowledge
Qualcomm CIO Norm Fjeldheim appointed CEO of Wireless Knowledge, a Qualcomm subsidiary
October 25, 2002
SAN DIEGO -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced a strengthened commitment to its wireless enterprise business with the appointment of QUALCOMM's chief information officer Norm Fjeldheim as CEO of Wireless Knowledge, a QUALCOMM subsidiary. Fjeldheim will replace Eric Schultz, who recently resigned as CEO and chairman of Wireless Knowledge to pursue other opportunities. The appointment of Fjeldheim will allow QUALCOMM and Wireless Knowledge to collaboratively develop and deliver advanced technologies and solutions that meet the growing demand of the enterprise market. The closer alignment with Wireless Knowledge will complement dedicated enterprise efforts already underway by QUALCOMM's business units. "QUALCOMM has already dedicated resources for the enterprise market, and this new organizational structure will allow Wireless Knowledge to align more closely with QUALCOMM's existing enterprise strategy," said Fjeldheim. "QUALCOMM's core technology supports 3G services to deliver a nationwide high-speed network for enterprise users. Wireless Knowledge provides the enterprise solutions and services that take advantage of this high-speed capability. This new alignment will provide enterprises with the solutions that deliver immediate business value." "As CIO of QUALCOMM, Norm understands the demands of the enterprise marketplace and this will be critical in advancing QUALCOMM's enterprise strategy," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, president of QUALCOMM Wireless and Internet Group. "He has been very instrumental in driving QUALCOMM's internal enterprise strategy, and is well positioned to take on this new role at Wireless Knowledge." Wireless Knowledge Inc.
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