Chris Koopmans
President and Chief Operating Officer
Chris Koopmans is President and Chief Operating Officer at Marvell. In this role, he leads the company’s global business operations and drives execution across go-to-market strategy, customer engagement, and long-term planning. His responsibilities include Operations, Worldwide Sales, Corporate Development, Marketing, Information Technology, and Facilities, as well as oversight of the Multimarket Business Group, which comprises several of Marvell’s core businesses.
Prior to becoming President and COO, Chris served as Chief Operations Officer, where he played a central role in scaling the company’s operations to support growth across cloud, AI, and carrier infrastructure. Earlier in his tenure, he was Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Operations, leading corporate transformation initiatives, M&A integrations, and global marketing. He also previously led the Networking & Connectivity Business Group and Global Sales and Marketing, helping expand the company’s market presence and drive sustained growth.
Chris earned a B.S. in Computer Engineering with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois. As a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, he pursued advanced studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the same institution. He holds more than 10 issued patents.
