Skyworks names Philip Carter CFO, replacing interim CFO Robert Schriesheim
Skyworks Solutions said former company controller Philip Carter will return as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective September 8, 2025. He replaces Robert Schriesheim, a board member who has served as interim CFO since May 2025, and Schriesheim will remain on the board.
Key points
- Philip Carter becomes SVP and CFO effective September 8, 2025; the Board approved the appointment on August 23, 2025.
- Carter previously was the company's Vice President, Corporate Controller from February 2017 through November 2024, and since November 2024 has been Corporate Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- Offer letter provides a $600,000 annual base salary, a target cash incentive of 100% of base salary, and an $800,000 signing bonus.
- Equity awards include $3,000,000 in restricted stock units and a $3,800,000 performance share award tied to absolute total shareholder return over fiscal years 2025 to 2028.
The filing
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