Ignacio Contreras

Ignacio Contreras is a seasoned professional currently serving as the senior director at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., overseeing a product marketing team dedicated to advancing 5G wireless solutions for mobile devices and wireless infrastructure. With a tenure at Qualcomm since 2009, Ignacio initially contributed to the growth of 3G and 4G ventures within automotive and Internet of Things sectors. Progressing in his career, he excelled in media and analyst communications for IoT businesses, achieving a prominent position as #1 in IoT share-of-voice in the U.S. among semiconductor companies.

Ignacio's professional journey includes crafting media communication strategies, managing corporate technology marketing units, and heading C-level executive communication content teams at Qualcomm. His pivotal roles in Corporate Strategic Marketing and Business Development showcased his adeptness in devising high-level messaging frameworks and strategic analyses, notably in the M2M sector. Before joining Qualcomm, Ignacio held key positions at Interra S.A. Engineering and Land Surveying Services and Procter and Gamble, contributing to business development and brand management.

Noteworthy for his innovative contributions, Ignacio Contreras holds two patents in the domains of small cells and electric vehicle charging systems. He received his educational foundation from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where he completed both a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master's degree in Engineering Sciences. Further enriching his academic journey, Ignacio pursued an MBA with a focus on Technology Strategy and Marketing at the University of California, Berkeley.