Intel Names Naga Chandrasekaran to Lead Foundry Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Intel has appointed Dr. Naga Chandrasekaran as chief global operations officer, executive vice president and general manager of Intel Foundry Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization. He succeeds Keyvan Esfarjani, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the company. Chandrasekaran, joining from Micron where he was senior vice president for Technology Development, will be responsible for Intel Foundry's worldwide manufacturing operations, including Fab Sort Manufacturing, Assembly Test Manufacturing, strategic planning, corporate quality assurance, and supply chain.
Chandrasekaran brings over 20 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D from Micron. He will work closely with other Intel Foundry leaders to achieve Intel's goal of creating the first systems foundry for the AI era. This appointment is part of Intel's strategy to build a globally resilient semiconductor supply chain and capitalize on long-term growth opportunities in the AI-driven computing market.
Intel ha nominato Dr. Naga Chandrasekaran come responsabile delle operazioni globali, vicepresidente esecutivo e direttore generale dell'organizzazione Intel Foundry Manufacturing e Supply Chain. Succede a Keyvan Esfarjani, che si ritira dopo quasi 30 anni con l'azienda. Chandrasekaran, proveniente da Micron, dove era vicepresidente senior per lo sviluppo tecnologico, sarà responsabile delle operazioni di produzione in tutto il mondo di Intel Foundry, inclusi Fab Sort Manufacturing, Assembly Test Manufacturing, pianificazione strategica, assicurazione della qualità aziendale e gestione della supply chain.
Chandrasekaran porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella produzione di semiconduttori e nella ricerca e sviluppo presso Micron. Lavorerà a stretto contatto con altri leader di Intel Foundry per raggiungere l'obiettivo di Intel di creare il primo impianto di produzione di sistemi per l'era dell'IA. Questa nomina fa parte della strategia di Intel per costruire una catena di approvvigionamento di semiconduttori resistente a livello globale e per capitalizzare le opportunità di crescita a lungo termine nel mercato del computing alimentato dall'IA.
Intel ha nombrado a Dr. Naga Chandrasekaran como director ejecutivo de operaciones globales, vicepresidente ejecutivo y gerente general de la organización de Intel Foundry Manufacturing y Supply Chain. Sucede a Keyvan Esfarjani, quien se retira después de casi 30 años en la empresa. Chandrasekaran, quien se une a Intel desde Micron, donde fue vicepresidente senior de Desarrollo de Tecnología, será responsable de las operaciones de fabricación mundial de Intel Foundry, incluyendo Fab Sort Manufacturing, Assembly Test Manufacturing, planificación estratégica, aseguramiento de calidad corporativa y cadena de suministro.
Chandrasekaran aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en fabricación de semiconductores e I+D de Micron. Trabajará de cerca con otros líderes de Intel Foundry para lograr el objetivo de Intel de crear la primera fundición de sistemas para la era de la IA. Esta nombramiento es parte de la estrategia de Intel para construir una cadena de suministro de semiconductores resistente a nivel global y aprovechar las oportunidades de crecimiento a largo plazo en el mercado de computación impulsada por IA.
인텔은 Dr. Naga Chandrasekaran을 글로벌 운영 담당 최고 책임자, 집행 부사장 겸 인텔 파운드리 제조 및 공급망 조직의 총괄 관리자로 임명했습니다. 그는 Keyvan Esfarjani의 뒤를 이어 거의 30년 동안 회사를 위해 일한 후 은퇴합니다. Chandrasekaran은 Micron에서 기술 개발을 담당하는 수석 부사장으로 일하다가 인텔에 합류하며, 인텔 파운드리의 전 세계 제조 운영을 책임지게 됩니다. 여기에는 Fab Sort Manufacturing, Assembly Test Manufacturing, 전략 계획, 기업 품질 보증 및 공급망 관리가 포함됩니다.
Chandrasekaran은 Micron에서 반도체 제조 및 연구 개발 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 다른 인텔 파운드리 리더들과 긴밀히 협력하여 인텔의 목표인 AI 시대의 첫 번째 시스템 파운드를 만드는 데 기여할 것입니다. 이번 임명은 인텔의 글로벌 반도체 공급망을 구축하고 AI 기반 컴퓨팅 시장에서 장기적인 성장 기회를 활용하기 위한 전략의 일환입니다.
Intel a nommé Dr. Naga Chandrasekaran en tant que directeur général des opérations mondiales, vice-président exécutif et directeur général de l'organisation Intel Foundry Manufacturing et Supply Chain. Il succède à Keyvan Esfarjani, qui part à la retraite après près de 30 ans dans l'entreprise. Chandrasekaran, venant de Micron où il était vice-président senior du développement technologique, sera responsable des opérations de fabrication mondiales d'Intel Foundry, y compris Fab Sort Manufacturing, Assembly Test Manufacturing, planification stratégique, assurance qualité d'entreprise et chaîne d'approvisionnement.
Chandrasekaran apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans la fabrication de semi-conducteurs et la R&D de Micron. Il travaillera en étroite collaboration avec d'autres dirigeants d'Intel Foundry pour atteindre l'objectif d'Intel de créer la première fonderie de systèmes pour l'ère de l'IA. Cette nomination fait partie de la stratégie d'Intel pour construire une chaîne d'approvisionnement de semi-conducteurs résiliente à l'échelle mondiale et tirer parti des opportunités de croissance à long terme sur le marché informatique alimenté par l'IA.
Intel hat Dr. Naga Chandrasekaran zum Chief Global Operations Officer, Executive Vice President und General Manager der Intel Foundry Manufacturing und Supply Chain Organisation ernannt. Er tritt die Nachfolge von Keyvan Esfarjani an, der nach fast 30 Jahren im Unternehmen in den Ruhestand geht. Chandrasekaran, der von Micron kommt, wo er Senior Vice President für Technologisches Development war, wird für die weltweiten Produktionsoperationen von Intel Foundry verantwortlich sein, einschließlich Fab Sort Manufacturing, Assembly Test Manufacturing, strategische Planung, Unternehmensqualitätsmanagement und Lieferkette.
Chandrasekaran bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Halbleiterfertigung und -forschung und -entwicklung von Micron mit. Er wird eng mit anderen Intel Foundry-Führungskräften zusammenarbeiten, um Intels Ziel zu erreichen, die erste Systemfoundry für das KI-Zeitalter zu schaffen. Diese Ernennung ist Teil von Intels Strategie, eine global resistente Halbleiter-Lieferkette aufzubauen und langfristige Wachstumschancen im KI-gesteuerten Computing-Markt zu nutzen.
- Appointment of Dr. Naga Chandrasekaran, an experienced semiconductor executive, to lead Intel Foundry Manufacturing and Supply Chain
- Chandrasekaran brings over 20 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D from Micron
- Strategic move to strengthen Intel's position in creating a systems foundry for the AI era
- Focus on building a globally resilient semiconductor supply chain
- Retirement of Keyvan Esfarjani, a long-time Intel executive, potentially leading to loss of institutional knowledge
Insights
The appointment of Dr. Naga Chandrasekaran as Intel's new chief global operations officer is a strategic move that could have significant implications for the company's foundry business. While leadership changes are often seen as neutral events, this particular transition is noteworthy due to Chandrasekaran's extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing and technology development at Micron.
From an investor's perspective, this appointment signals Intel's commitment to strengthening its foundry operations, which is important for the company's long-term competitiveness in the AI-driven computing era. Chandrasekaran's expertise in scaling memory technologies and advanced packaging could potentially accelerate Intel's progress in these areas, which are vital for maintaining a technological edge.
However, it's important to note that the impact of this leadership change may not be immediately reflected in Intel's financial performance. The semiconductor industry operates on long development cycles and any improvements in manufacturing processes or technology development could take several quarters or even years to materialize in terms of revenue or market share gains.
Investors should monitor key performance indicators in the coming quarters, such as foundry revenue growth, customer acquisition in the foundry business and progress in advanced node development. These metrics will provide insights into whether Chandrasekaran's leadership is translating into tangible business outcomes for Intel Foundry.
Dr. Chandrasekaran's appointment to lead Intel's foundry manufacturing and supply chain operations is a significant development in the company's quest to become a major player in the foundry business. His background in memory technology at Micron brings a fresh perspective to Intel, which has traditionally focused on logic chips.
This cross-pollination of expertise could be particularly valuable as the boundaries between memory and logic continue to blur in advanced computing architectures, especially in AI applications. Chandrasekaran's experience with advanced packaging technology is especially relevant, as heterogeneous integration becomes increasingly important for performance gains in the post-Moore's Law era.
From a technical standpoint, Intel faces the challenge of catching up with TSMC and Samsung in advanced node manufacturing. Chandrasekaran's role will be important in aligning Intel's technology roadmap with customer needs and ensuring that manufacturing capabilities can deliver on these promises. His experience in scaling memory technologies could potentially be applied to improve yields and accelerate the ramp-up of Intel's advanced nodes.
However, it's important to recognize that transforming Intel into a competitive foundry player is a multi-year journey. The company needs to not only match the technical capabilities of established foundries but also build a robust ecosystem and earn the trust of potential customers. Chandrasekaran's success will depend on how effectively he can integrate Intel's existing strengths with new approaches to meet the diverse needs of foundry customers.
Dr. Chandrasekaran succeeds retiring Keyvan Esfarjani as chief global operations officer
Dr. Naga Chandrasekaran has been appointed by Intel Corporation as chief global operations officer, executive vice president and general manager of Intel Foundry Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization. (Photo: Business Wire)
Chandrasekaran succeeds Keyvan Esfarjani, who has decided to retire from Intel after nearly 30 years of dedicated service. Esfarjani’s distinguished career set a strong foundation for Intel Foundry, and his leadership in global supply chain resilience and manufacturing excellence has helped to position Intel’s business for long-term success. He will remain with Intel through the end of the year to ensure a seamless transition.
Chandrasekaran joins Intel on Aug. 12, and he will be responsible for Intel Foundry’s worldwide manufacturing operations, including Fab Sort Manufacturing, Assembly Test Manufacturing, strategic planning for Intel Foundry, corporate quality assurance and supply chain.
“Naga is a highly accomplished executive whose deep semiconductor manufacturing and technology development expertise will be a tremendous addition to our team,” Gelsinger said. “As we continue to build a globally resilient semiconductor supply chain and create the world’s first systems foundry for the AI era, Naga’s leadership will help us to accelerate our progress and capitalize on the significant long-term growth opportunities ahead.”
During more than 20 years at Micron, Chandrasekaran served in various senior leadership roles. Most recently, he led Micron’s global technology development and engineering efforts related to the scaling of current memory technologies, advanced packaging technology and emerging technology solutions. Previously, he served as Micron’s senior vice president of Process R&D and Operations. His experience spans the breadth of semiconductor manufacturing and R&D, including process and equipment development, device technology, mask technology and more.
Chandrasekaran earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Madras; both a master’s and a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University; a master’s degree in information and data science from the University of
The Intel Foundry business encompasses Intel’s technology development, global manufacturing, and foundry customer service and ecosystem operations. It brings together all the critical components that fabless customers need to design and manufacture chips for a new era of AI-driven computing.
Dr. Chandrasekaran will work closely with the other Intel Foundry leaders: Dr. Ann Kelleher, executive vice president and general manager, Foundry Technology Development; Kevin O’Buckley, senior vice president and general manager of Foundry Services; and Lorenzo Flores, chief financial officer of Intel Foundry. Together, this team brings a breadth of foundry business and technical leadership experience that will help Intel achieve its goal of creating the first systems foundry for the AI era.
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