Intel announced Thursday that COO Brian Krzanich will take the helm on May 16, replacing current CEO Paul Otellini, who will retire this month after 38 years with the company, eight of them as its chief. Krzanich has his own long history at Intel. The 52-year-old joined the company 31 years ago as a newly minted college graduate.
Intel likes to tap insiders to hold the top spot, especially those who have many years of demonstrated loyalty. Still, how Krzanich will lead the company as the industry enters a new computing era is unknown.
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Years Inside Intel Could Be New CEO's Biggest Handicap
Posted by: Erika Morphy May 3, 2013 11:34 AMIntel announced Thursday that COO Brian Krzanich will take the helm on May 16, replacing current CEO Paul Otellini, who will retire this month after 38 years with the company, eight of them as its chief. Krzanich has his own long history at Intel. The 52-year-old joined the company 31 years ago as a newly minted college graduate.
Intel likes to tap insiders to hold the top spot, especially those who have many years of demonstrated loyalty. Still, how Krzanich will lead the company as the industry enters a new computing era is unknown.