Philip Carter has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Skyworks Solutions, with effect from September 8, 2025. Carter will be in charge of Skyworks’ treasury, investor relations, financial planning, and oversight of the company’s international finance and IT departments.
Carter comes to Skyworks from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), where he has been in charge of the company’s entire accounting operations since November 2024 as its corporate vice president and chief accounting officer.
Philip Carter was the principal accounting officer, corporate controller, and vice president of Skyworks before joining AMD. He oversaw enterprise-wide strategic operational projects for more than seven years at Skyworks, including the establishment of strong reporting systems to support the company’s expansion, operational scalability, and financial transformation.
He previously worked for more than eight years at Broadcom Inc., where he assisted in changing the accounting department’s personnel, procedures, and systems at a time of explosive expansion. Ernst & Young, LLP was where he started his career.
He is a certified public accountant (CPA) in California and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from California State University, Fullerton, and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California.
Leadership Comments
“We’re pleased to welcome back a well-respected financial leader with deep experience in the semiconductor industry,” said Phil Brace, chief executive officer and president of Skyworks. “Philip brings a proven track record of driving strong financial results, instilling operational discipline, and leading with clarity and purpose. His strategic insight and ability to scale complex global finance functions, while embracing innovation across systems, processes, and people, make him a critical addition to our leadership team. Additionally, I’d like to thank Rob Schriesheim, a member of our Board of Directors who has served as interim CFO since May 2025, for his leadership in guiding the finance team through a critical period of transition.”
“I’m excited to return to Skyworks and rejoin a team that’s driving innovation at the heart of global connectivity,” said Philip Carter. “With the company’s strong financial foundation and operational discipline, I look forward to helping advance our leadership position and generate long-term value for our customers, employees, and shareholders.”
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