After 20 years at Qualcomm, I am embarking on a new journey. It was an amazing 2 decades starting with driving EV-DO technology adoption in Latin America to running Qualcomm’s XR business. So many great memories, friendships, partnerships and accomplishments that I am grateful for. Looking forward to the next phase, but first I am taking some time off and will update you then.
Best for the next, and enjoy the time in between. Most importantly, thank you for driving the XR technology from PC based to mobile. It would not have been possible without you and qualcomm. I think the whole industry is hugely grateful for you for driving that change consistently throughout the last 10 years. I think it's incredible that the experiences today are better in quality on mobile 10W SOC than 10 years back on 300W PC.
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS 🍾🎊🎉 🎈, dear Hugo. It has been a privilege and honor to know you as a colleague, partner, and friend. In addition to EV-DO and XR, don’t forget our early days on the IOT and Wearables front 🙏. It was a blast. Terrible loss for Qualcomm. Significant win for whoever you plan to work with next. My best wishes and see you on the road !!!
Hugo Swart a lot of industries including XR, would not be where they are today without your tireless contributions! Looking forward to seeing what you transform next after a well deserved break. Thanks for always being a good partner and above all a good friend. See you in the hood soon.
You've always been polite & respectful to me, Hugo Swart. Thanks for that. It really means a lot and shows what kind of person you are. I sincerely wish you the best and hope to cross paths with you in the future! (I think I posted this last year, but here's a memory from your panel at AWE USA 2023 with Stephan Hamberger, Yi Xu, & Kalpana Berman. ) 😊
Hugo, It has been a pleasure collaborating with you on several successful OEM projects in the past. I want to express my sincere appreciation for your exceptional leadership qualities, notably your knack for - A) Acknowledging and valuing each person's contributions B) Engaging in active listening to promote a culture of collaboration and openness C) Respecting and valuing everyone, irrespective of their role or position Thank you for exemplifying great leadership, Hugo! Your future endeavors are bound to be enriched by your presence. Best Regards, Gagan
Hugo, reflecting on our collaboration that kicked off at a CES in Las Vegas brings back a flood of thrilling memories and smiles. Our shared journey in developing the XR ecosystem has been truly remarkable and fulfilling. While you venture onward, I'm certain our friendship will endure. Cheers to the incredible experiences we've had together and to the bright future of XR ahead!
Hugo, as you embark on a new journey, I want to extend my deepest admiration and respect for the remarkable contributions you've made. Your dedication and innovation have truly set a standard for excellence. I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing the incredible things you'll accomplish next. May your future endeavors be filled with success and fulfillment.
Hugo; I owe you a huge debt of gratitude; your help and support over the past decades have helped bring so many amazing products to market. Best of luck in whatever you do next!
So proud of the work you did in XR! All the best in your next venture.
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5moBest of luck on your next endeavor!