Arm

Founders

• RS

  Robin Saxby

  First CEO of Advanced RISC Machines (1990-2001), Chairman 2001-2006

  British engineer and executive (1947-2024). First CEO of ARM, recruited by Larry Tesler from Apple. Built the IP licensing business model — ARM doesn't manufacture chips, only designs them. Under his leadership ARM became the global standard for mobile processor architecture. He was knighted for services to the British technology industry.

• MM

  Mike Muller

  Co-founder (1990), long-time CTO of ARM

  British processor engineer, one of the 12 original founders. Long-time Chief Technology Officer of ARM (until 2019). A key figure in the development of the ARMv7 and ARMv8 architectures.

• JU

  Jamie Urquhart

  Co-founder (1990), long-time VP of Marketing

  ARM co-founder, one of the first 12 employees. Long-time Vice President of Marketing responsible for building the ARM architecture licensee ecosystem in 1990-2000.

• TB

  Tudor Brown

  Co-founder (1990), President of ARM (2007-2012)

  British computer engineer, one of ARM's 12 co-founders. Later COO and President of ARM (2007-2012). A key figure in ARM's expansion into China and Asia.

• RH

  Rene Haas

  CEO of Arm Holdings (since February 8, 2022)

  American corporate executive, previously President of the IP Products Group at ARM. Became CEO in February 2022 after the failed Nvidia acquisition attempt. Led ARM through its Nasdaq IPO in September 2023 (valuation USD 54.5 billion). Previously at Nvidia (2006-2013) and Tensilica (2001-2006).

• MS

  Masayoshi Son

  Chairman of Arm Holdings, CEO of SoftBank Group (majority owner 87.1%)

  Japanese billionaire, founder and CEO of SoftBank Group. Acquired ARM in 2016 for GBP 24.3 billion (USD 32 billion). Steered the 2023 IPO at a USD 54.5 billion valuation. Chairman since the 2016 acquisition.