Intel’s chief executive of products departs among other leadership changes
Intel is undergoing another major shake-up at the top. Intel’s chief executive of products departs among other leadership changes, marking a significant transition under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took charge earlier this year.
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Michelle Johnston Holthaus, who spent more than 30 years at Intel and most recently served as chief executive of Intel products, will leave the company. She will stay on briefly as a strategic adviser, helping ensure a smooth transition.
A new direction for Intel’s leadership
The company announced the creation of a new central engineering group to drive innovation. This unit will spearhead Intel’s custom silicon business for external clients. Leading the effort is Srinivasan “Srini” Iyengar, who joined Intel from Cadence Design Systems in July.
Alongside this change, Kevok Kechichian—formerly of ARM—has been appointed to head Intel’s data center group. Jim Johnson has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager of the client computing group, a division central to Intel’s PC business.
Foundry and operations gain more focus
Naga Chandrasekaran, currently Intel Foundry’s chief technology and operations officer, will also take on expanded responsibilities. Intel Foundry has become a cornerstone of Intel’s growth strategy, providing advanced chipmaking for external customers as the company pushes to rival competitors like TSMC.
CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s vision for Intel
In a statement, CEO Lip-Bu Tan emphasized the importance of aligning engineering with customer needs.
“With Srini leading Central Engineering, we’re aligning innovation and execution more tightly in service to customers,” Tan said. “Kevork, Jim, and Srini are exceptional leaders whose deep technical acumen and industry relationships will be instrumental as we continue building a new Intel.”
Tan also stressed the company’s focus on speed, execution, and world-class product delivery, reflecting Intel’s ambition to regain its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape.
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