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Intel Names Semiconductor Veteran Lip-Bu Tan as CEO

Lip-Bu Tan, a respected industry leader and former Intel board member, steps into the role as the company seeks stability and growth.

Recently appointed Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Cadence Design CEO Lip-Bu Tan delivers the key-note address during the CDN Live conference in Bangalore on November 19, 2009. CDN Live is a global series of events bringing together electronics designers and engineers using Cadence products. AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR (Photo credit should read DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Lip-Bu Tan, former CEO of Cadence Design Systems, has been appointed as Intel's new CEO, effective March 18, 2025.
  • Tan replaces interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, who assumed leadership after Pat Gelsinger's departure in December 2024.
  • Intel's stock surged over 11% in after-hours trading following the announcement of Tan's appointment.
  • The company has faced recent challenges, including investor pressure to cut costs and spin off businesses amid declining sales and a weak business outlook.
  • Tan has pledged to refocus Intel as an 'engineering-focused company,' emphasizing product development, customer trust, and shareholder value.