Intel Weighs Future of Manufacturing Division as Leadership Transitions

Interim co-CEOs confirm steps toward greater separation of manufacturing operations but leave open the question of a full spin-off.

Intel's interim co-CEOs, Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner, have hinted at the possibility of spinning off the company's manufacturing division, though no final decision has been made.
The manufacturing division is being restructured into a standalone subsidiary with its own operational board and enterprise systems, a move aimed at creating more independence within the company.
The potential separation could align Intel with competitors like AMD and NVIDIA, which focus on chip design without running their own manufacturing facilities.
Intel's upcoming 18A chipmaking process, set to debut next year, is seen as a critical factor in determining the future integration of its design and manufacturing units.
The decision will likely fall to Intel's next CEO, with the company's financial struggles and market competition driving speculation about a major structural shift.