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Rafael Sotomayor is the President and CEO of NXP Semiconductors, a leading global semiconductor company. Since assuming the role in October 2025, Sotomayor has brought deep expertise in edge processing, security, and connectivity to the company's leadership, driving innovation across industrial and IoT markets and reinforcing NXP Semiconductors' position as an industry leader in embedded compute technology.
Who is the CEO of NXP Semiconductors?
Rafael Sotomayor is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NXP Semiconductors, bringing a strong track record of leadership in advanced semiconductor solutions. His career at NXP Semiconductors has been defined by a commitment to developing cutting-edge security and connectivity solutions — from NFC to Wi-Fi — and driving advanced edge processing for industrial and IoT markets. Under his leadership, NXP Semiconductors has launched new MCU and Application Processor families, a new mobile payment platform, IIoT-focused Wi-Fi combos, and expanded use cases for UWB in both mobile and IoT. Sotomayor holds a Business degree from Harvard Business School.
Work History
Here is a detailed look at Rafael Sotomayor's work history:
- NXP Semiconductors: President and Chief Executive Officer: October 2025 - Present
- NXP Semiconductors: President: May 2025 - October 2025
- NXP Semiconductors: Executive Vice President and General Manager, Secure Connected Edge: July 2022 - May 2025
- Motorola: Engineer: January 1994 - January 1998
Education History
Rafael Sotomayor's educational background reflects a strong foundation in business. He earned a Business degree from Harvard Business School, equipping him with the strategic acumen and leadership skills that have shaped his career in the semiconductor industry.
When did Rafael Sotomayor join NXP Semiconductors?
Rafael Sotomayor assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at NXP Semiconductors in October 2025. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as President beginning in May 2025, and before that as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Secure Connected Edge division from July 2022. His extensive experience within NXP Semiconductors has been central to the company's growth in embedded compute, security, and connectivity markets.
