# Bob Bruggeworth

> Bob Bruggeworth is an electrical engineer and business executive who led RFMD and Qorvo. Following Qorvo’s October 2026 combination with Skyworks, he joined the Skyworks board. His career spans AMP manufacturing leadership, RF technologies, industry advocacy and support for Wilkes University athletics.

- **Role:** Board Director at Skyworks Solutions; Chairman of MSA Safety
- **Organizations:** Skyworks Solutions, Qorvo, RF Micro Devices, AMP Incorporated, MSA Safety, Seagate Technology, Semiconductor Industry Association, Wilkes University
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Wilkes University, Honorary doctorate of business, Wilkes University
- **Known for:** Led Qorvo following the RFMD-TriQuint business combination., Served as 2021 chair of the Semiconductor Industry Association., Made a leadership gift supporting Bruggeworth Field at Wilkes.

## Career timeline

- **1983** — Graduated from Wilkes and began full-time work at AMP.
- **1983-1999** — Held engineering, manufacturing and management roles at AMP, including a divisional vice presidency based in Hong Kong.
- **1999** — Joined RFMD in September.
- **2002** — Became RFMD president in June.
- **2003** — Became RFMD president and CEO in January.
- **2007** — Joined the MSA board.
- **2013** — Became president, CEO and director of Qorvo upon its incorporation in December, ahead of the RFMD-TriQuint combination.
- **2015** — RFMD and TriQuint announced merger completion on January 2; Bruggeworth led the resulting Qorvo operating business.
- **2017** — Became MSA lead independent director.
- **2019** — Received an honorary doctorate from Wilkes; Bruggeworth Field was dedicated during October homecoming.
- **2021** — Served as Semiconductor Industry Association chair.
- **2022** — Joined the Seagate board.
- **2026** — Became MSA chairman effective May 8 and joined the Skyworks board following the October 5 Qorvo combination.

## Achievements

- Led Qorvo following the RFMD-TriQuint business combination.
- Served as 2021 chair of the Semiconductor Industry Association.
- Made a leadership gift supporting Bruggeworth Field at Wilkes.
- Elected MSA Safety chairman effective May 8, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Joined the Skyworks board following completion of its combination with Qorvo on October 5; Phil Brace remains CEO.
- **2026-05** — Elected chairman of MSA Safety effective May 8, announced May 14.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-bruggeworth-515a2129

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