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Intel Appoints Stacy Smith to Board of Directors

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Intel Corporation appoints Stacy Smith, executive chairman of Kioxia Corporation, to its board of directors. Smith brings extensive semiconductor industry experience and financial expertise to guide Intel's transformation journey.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Intel Corporation today announced that Stacy Smith, executive chairman of Kioxia Corporation, formerly Toshiba Memory Corporation, and chair of Autodesk Inc., was appointed to Intel’s board of directors, effective immediately. Smith will serve as an independent director and join the board’s Audit & Finance Committee.

Stacy J. Smith joined Intel Corporation’s board of directors in March 2024. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

Stacy J. Smith joined Intel Corporation’s board of directors in March 2024. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

“Stacy’s deep understanding of the semiconductor industry, along with Intel’s history and strategy, will be a significant asset to the board as it guides the company’s transformation journey,” said Frank D. Yeary, chairman of the Intel board. “In particular, Stacy’s expertise in finance and leading capital allocation strategies in the capital-intensive semiconductor industry will be additive to Intel’s board as the company continues its efforts to create a globally resilient semiconductor supply chain.”

Smith, 61, spent nearly 30 years at Intel, serving in a variety of leadership roles. Prior to his retirement in 2018, he served as the group president of manufacturing, operations and sales, leading the company’s global Technology and Manufacturing Group and its worldwide sales organization. Prior to this, he spent more than a decade in finance leadership roles, including as chief financial officer. In addition, Smith held the role of chief information officer and, before that, was general manager of Intel Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), where he was responsible for Intel sales and marketing for the EMEA region.

“I am excited to be joining the Intel board at this pivotal moment as the company accelerates its IDM 2.0 strategy to win in its core markets, grow in emerging compute markets and become one of the world’s leading foundries,” said Smith. “Intel is executing one of the most significant transformations in the semiconductor industry, and it is an honor to have the opportunity to contribute to the company’s evolution as it regains its iconic position in the global technology ecosystem.”

In addition to Smith’s extensive breadth of semiconductor industry, operations and manufacturing, and sales, marketing and branding expertise, he brings extensive public company board experience to Intel. He has served as executive chairman of Kioxia since 2018 and as chairman of the board of Autodesk since 2011. Additionally, he has served on the board of Wolfspeed since 2023.

Previously, he served on the board of directors for Virgin America from 2014 to 2016 and Gevo Inc. from 2010 to 2014.

Smith holds an MBA in finance from the University of Texas.

About Intel

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore’s Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers’ greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. To learn more about Intel’s innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.

© Intel Corporation. Intel, the Intel logo and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Penny Bruce

Intel Media Relations

1-408-893-0601

penelope.bruce@intel.com

Kylie Altman

Intel Investor Relations

1-916-356-0320

investor.relations@intel.com

Source: Intel Corporation

FAQ

Who was appointed to Intel's board of directors?

Stacy Smith, executive chairman of Kioxia Corporation.

What committee will Stacy Smith join on Intel's board?

Audit & Finance Committee.

What is Stacy Smith's background in Intel?

Smith spent nearly 30 years at Intel, serving in various leadership roles including group president of manufacturing, operations, and sales, CFO, and chief information officer.

What is Stacy Smith's expertise in finance?

Smith has expertise in finance and leading capital allocation strategies in the semiconductor industry.

What is Intel's strategy that Stacy Smith will contribute to?

Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy to win in core markets, grow in emerging compute markets, and become a leading foundry.

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