Intel Chief Executive Gelsinger Steps Down
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The Facts
Intel's Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger has abruptly retired effective Dec. 1, 2024, stepping down from both his position and the company's board after less than four years at the helm.Intel's Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger has abruptly retired, stepping down from both his position and the company's board after less than four years at the helm.
The lead architect of Intel's 4th generation 80486 processor, introduced in 1989, and the youngest VP in the company's history, Gelsinger was reportedly given the option to retire or be removed.The lead architect of Intel's 4th generation 80486 processor, introduced in 1989, and the youngest vice president in the company's history, Gelsinger was reportedly given the option to retire or be removed.
The Spin
Metaculus Prediction
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