---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001604778-23-000106"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "QRVO"
cik: "0001604778"
company_name: "Qorvo, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-11-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-08T00:04:43.749430+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Chairman Ralph Quinsey to retire; Dr. Walden Rhines named new Chair

## Summary
- Ralph Quinsey stepped down as Chair and Lead Independent Director effective Nov 13, 2023, and will not stand for reelection at the 2024 annual meeting.
- Quinsey's retirement is to address other professional and personal commitments; no disagreement with the company.
- Board appointed Dr. Walden C. Rhines, a director since 2015, as new Chair and Lead Independent Director.
- The Board expressed appreciation for Quinsey's dedicated service and contributions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001604778-23-000106
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: QRVO
- cik: 0001604778
- company_name: Qorvo, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-11-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604778/000160477823000106/0001604778-23-000106-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604778/000160477823000106/rfmd-20231113.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Ralph G. Quinsey changed role as Chairman of the Board and Lead Independent Director at Qorvo, Inc..
  - Action: stepped down as Chair and Lead Independent Director
  - Role: Chairman of the Board and Lead Independent Director
  source text: Mr. Quinsey also informed the Board that he would step down as Chair and Lead Independent Director as of November 13.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604778/000160477823000106/0001604778-23-000106-index.htm
- Executive change
  Ralph G. Quinsey departed as Director at Qorvo, Inc..
  - Action: decided not to stand for reelection and to retire from the Board
  - Role: Director
  source text: Ralph G. Quinsey, Chairman of the Board of Directors ("the Board") of Qorvo, Inc. (the "Company") informed the Company of his decision not to stand for reelection and to retire from the Board upon the expiration of his term at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604778/000160477823000106/0001604778-23-000106-index.htm
- Executive change
  Dr. Walden C. Rhines was appointed as Chair of the Board and Lead Independent Director at Qorvo, Inc..
  - Action: appointed as Chair and Lead Independent Director
  - Role: Chair of the Board and Lead Independent Director
  source text: The Board has named Dr. Walden C. Rhines as the new Chair of the Board and Lead Independent Director.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604778/000160477823000106/0001604778-23-000106-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.