QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) hires senior director of corporate development

QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) appointed Nathan Fletcher as the senior director of corporate development. Nathan Fletcher reported to the media that he mentioned his job change on his Facebook page.

According to sources, it was reported that his main role will be to assist the company in improving its worldwide strategies in various areas. Wireless health initiatives along with mobile education were the key areas defined by the company.

Nathan Fletcher will further help the company in wide spread initiatives including employee volunteerism. Qualcomm’s chairman and chief executive said that they are happy to have such a talented person, who will accelerate the company’s growth in the upcoming years.

Nathan Fletcher was a Republican when he announced his intent to run for the San Diego mayor’s job, but after he lost the endorsement of the party, he became an independent.

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