Nick Lazaridis Appointed AMD Senior Vice President, Sales, EMEA, India and APJ

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AMD appoints Nick Lazaridis as senior vice president of AMD Sales, effective immediately. He will oversee sales operations in EMEA, India, and APJ, reporting to Darren Grasby, Executive VP and CSO. Lazaridis, who previously led Asia Pacific sales for AMD from 2009 to 2012, brings over 30 years of experience from companies like HP Inc. His appointment is expected to bolster AMD's growth opportunities, leveraging his strategic global engagement expertise.

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• Appointment of Nick Lazaridis expected to enhance sales strategy across EMEA, India, and APJ.
• Lazaridis has over 30 years of high-tech business experience, beneficial for AMD's growth.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the appointment of Nick Lazaridis to senior vice president, AMD Sales, responsible for managing sales across EMEA, India, and APJ. Lazaridis will report to AMD Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer (CSO) Darren Grasby.

Lazaridis most recently served as president, EMEA for HP Inc. He is returning to AMD after previously leading Asia Pacific regional sales from 2009 to 2012. Lazaridis has over 30 years of high-tech business experience leading organizations across mature and emerging markets globally.

“Nick’s industry experience and wealth of knowledge of strategic global engagements will be instrumental in supporting the significant growth opportunities we see over the coming years,” said Darren Grasby.

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FAQ

Who is the new senior vice president of AMD Sales?

Nick Lazaridis has been appointed as the new senior vice president of AMD Sales.

What regions will Nick Lazaridis manage at AMD?

Lazaridis will manage sales operations in EMEA, India, and APJ.

What previous experience does Nick Lazaridis have?

Lazaridis previously led Asia Pacific regional sales for AMD and served as president, EMEA for HP Inc.

Who does Nick Lazaridis report to at AMD?

Lazaridis reports to Darren Grasby, AMD's Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer.

What is the significance of Lazaridis's appointment for AMD?

His appointment is expected to support significant growth opportunities for AMD.