Intel Corporation has appointed Lip-Bu Tan, a veteran semiconductor executive, as its new CEO. Lip-Bu will be taking in charge from, March 18, 2024. Lip-Bu, who previously headed Cadence Design Systems and served on Intel's board, faces the unsettling challenge of revitalizing the company, which has struggled with market-share losses and significant layoffs, including 15,000 job cuts recently. Regardless of its long-standing supremacy in the semiconductor industry, Intel's market value has plunged significantly, with its shares falling over 54 percent in the past year.

Pat Gelsinger, Lip-Bu 's predecessor, resigned following a series of disappointing quarterly results and failed attempts to innovate the product offerings—particularly in AI chips, a domain where the competitors like Nvidia and AMD are gaining remarkable ground. Under Lip-Bu’s leadership, Intel aims to restore its competitive edge.

Intel shares surged over 10percent  with the announcement of the new CEO, reflecting on investors’ optimism, which is necessary for the changes in the company. Taking into account Lip-Bu 's experience in customer-centric innovation at Cadence, analysts emphasize that it could be beneficial for Intel.

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Intel remains a major player in semiconductor manufacturing, generating more than $50 billion annually in sales. 

However, inefficiencies and setbacks in product development have hindered its growth. 

 

Going ahead, Tan will need to navigate potential takeover proposals and consider restructuring options that Gelsinger had previously dismissed. He is expected to leverage government support under the Chips and Science Act to advance Intel's manufacturing capabilities. If Tan is unsuccessful in revitalizing Intel, analysts suggest it may be beyond recovery.