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When Sanjay Jha Became GlobalFoundries CEO—and Who Replaced Him

Sanjay Jha was appointed GlobalFoundries CEO in January 2014, served for more than four years, and handed the position to Thomas Caulfield in 2018. Tim Breen is CEO now.
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Sanjay Jha became GlobalFoundries’ chief executive in January 2014, when the company’s board appointed him to lead the semiconductor manufacturer. He remained CEO for more than four years, then handed the role to Dr. Thomas Caulfield in 2018. Jha is not GlobalFoundries’ current CEO: Tim Breen took that role on April 28, 2025.

When did Sanjay Jha become GlobalFoundries CEO?

Mubadala Investment Company announced Jha’s appointment on January 8, 2014, saying he had been appointed by the GlobalFoundries board to lead the company. The announcement identified Jha’s previous roles as CEO of Motorola Mobility and chief operating officer of Qualcomm. Mubadala’s January 8, 2014 announcement.

Who replaced Sanjay Jha?

Dr. Thomas Caulfield succeeded Jha as CEO in 2018. GlobalFoundries announced the transition on March 9, 2018, describing Jha as having served more than four years as CEO. Jha planned to work with Mubadala Investment Company to explore the development and build-out of potential future systems businesses. GlobalFoundries’ March 9, 2018 announcement.

What did Jha do before GlobalFoundries?

Immediately before joining GlobalFoundries, Jha led Motorola Mobility as its CEO. Earlier, he was Qualcomm’s chief operating officer. Those operating roles preceded his appointment to lead GlobalFoundries.

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Who leads GlobalFoundries now?

Tim Breen is GlobalFoundries’ CEO, and Thomas Caulfield is its Executive Chairman. Breen’s appointment took effect April 28, 2025; the company’s leadership page lists both roles.

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