Get the latest tech news

As Intel welcomes a new CEO, a look at where the company stands


When Pat Gelsinger tool the helm at Intel in 2021, the company was already in rough shape. Here's what Intel's new CEO is walking into.

Tan, who was most recently the CEO of Cadence Design Systems, is joining Intel — and rejoining the board — at an interesting time in the Silicon Valley company’s history. As part of this plan, the company announced it would acquire Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion to help build out Intel’s custom foundry services. At that time, Gelsinger said the company had struggled to capitalize on the AI boom in the same way its rivals had, and that despite falling behind, Intel had overgrown headcount.

Get the Android app

Or read this on TechCrunch

Read more on:

Photo of Intel

Intel

Photo of Company

Company

Photo of Look

Look

Related news:

News photo

Intel's new CEO: Chip world veteran Lip-Bu Tan

News photo

New Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan will pick up where Pat Gelsinger left off

News photo

Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as New CEO Amid Turnaround Efforts