Sequans CFO Deborah Choate to Retire June 30, 2026; VP Finance to Succeed
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SQNS•Sequans Communications announced CFO Deborah Choate will retire after a 19-year tenure effective June 30, 2026. Norman Brodt, VP Finance since January 2025 with prior Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia CFO roles, will succeed her.
Sequans Communications said CFO Deborah Choate will retire on June 30, 2026, concluding a 19-year tenure that saw her strengthen the company's financial position and lead strategic capital initiatives.
Norman Brodt, Vice President Finance since January 2025, will assume the CFO role; his resume includes CFO positions at Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell and Alcatel Radio Frequency Systems, and he holds an MBA from the University of Bayreuth.
The board and CEO Georges Karam emphasized confidence in a seamless handover, highlighting Brodt’s track record in financial planning, capital allocation and operational efficiency to support Sequans’s growth in 5G IoT markets.