Broadcom

Industries Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Subsidiaries CA Technologies

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Broadcom is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment industry. Hock E. Tan and Henry Samueli, Ph.D. serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $477,152 to Republican causes and $551,348 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Broadcom currently holds a ‘Lower’ rating.

Company Leadership

Hock E. Tan
CEO at Broadcom

Hock E. Tan

Hock E. Tan, an esteemed Board Member at Broadcom in Palo Alto, California, brings eight years of invaluable experience to the company. With a diverse corporate background, Tan has held significant positions at Avago Technologies, Integrative Device Technology, Integrated Circuit Systems, Commodore International, Pacven Investment, and Hume Industries. His affiliations span 2 to 10 years across these organizations, showcasing a breadth of expertise. Tan’s educational foundation is grounded in a BS and MS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an MBA from Harvard Business School. In terms of political contributions, Tan has actively participated in the democratic process, contributing $132,588 to Democratic causes and $20,800 to Republican causes, as detailed in FEC records. For a comprehensive overview of his political engagements, one can explore OpenSecrets and FEC.

Henry Samueli, Ph.D.
Chairman at Broadcom

Henry Samueli, Ph.D.

Henry Samueli, Ph.D., serves as the Chairman of Broadcom and is a distinguished Board Member with a tenure of 32 years. Based in Palo Alto, California, Samueli’s extensive corporate background includes key positions at the University of California, PairGain Technologies, TWR, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Academy of Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Inventors, and the National Academy of Engineering. With affiliations ranging from 5 to 10 years, he brings a wealth of expertise to the boardroom. As an esteemed academician, Samueli has made notable contributions to the University of California. He holds memberships in prestigious organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Academy of Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Inventors, and the National Academy of Engineering. In terms of political contributions, Samueli has actively engaged in the democratic process, with $100,804 donated to Democratic causes and $30,200 to Republican causes, as detailed in FEC records. For a comprehensive overview of his political engagements, one can explore OpenSecrets.

Political Contributions of Leadership

Republican Support
Democratic Support
$477,152 $551,348