Rahul Patel
Rahul Patel was appointed President, CEO, and Director of Synaptics in June 2025. With over 30 years of semiconductor industry experience, including leadership roles at Qualcomm and Broadcom, he is focused on driving innovation and growth in Synaptics' processing, connectivity, and sensing solutions. His expertise in high-performance Edge-AI wireless connectivity solutions is expected to accelerate the company's market reach. Rahul Patel was appointed President and CEO of Synaptics in May 2025, bringing over 30 years of semiconductor industry experience. He spent a decade at Qualcomm, most recently as SVP and Group General Manager of the Connectivity, Broadband, & Networking Group, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. Prior to Qualcomm, he held senior leadership roles at Broadcom for 13 years, including SVP and GM of the Wireless Connectivity Group, where he expanded Broadcom's Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS leadership. His expertise in high-performance Edge-AI wireless connectivity solutions aligns with Synaptics' mission to drive innovation in processing, connectivity, and sensing.
Career Milestones
- Appointed President, CEO, and Director of Synaptics in June 2025, driving innovation in processing, connectivity, and sensing solutions.
- Spent a decade at Qualcomm as SVP and Group General Manager of the Connectivity, Broadband, & Networking Group, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.
- Held senior leadership roles at Broadcom for 13 years, including SVP and GM of the Wireless Connectivity Group, expanding Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS leadership.
About Synaptics
Synaptics, founded in 1986, is a semiconductor company specializing in human interface solutions. They help OEMs and display manufacturers create intuitive experiences for mobile, PC, and IoT markets. Core features include touch, display, biometrics, audio, video, and AI processing. Benefits include enhanced productivity, security, and user enjoyment.