Qualcomm Exec Named To
Live Nation Board

Peggy Johnson, executive VP of Qualcomm Technologies, becomes Live Nation’s newest independent board director, the company announced June 24.  She also serves as Qualcomm’s president of global marketing.

Johnson began her Qualcomm career as a software engineer in the company’s wireless solution group, and later held senior-level positions in technology, business development and sales. She also helmed Qualcomm’s development and launch of BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless), considered the first large-scale mobile app store.

“Peggy is an exemplary executive who will bring extensive technology expertise and an incredible international record to our accomplished and experience group of directors,” LN Chairman Greg Maffei said.