Intel Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Drive Customer-Centric Growth and Engineering Excellence
In a strategic move to bolster its customer relationships and refocus on engineering innovation, Intel unveiled a series of leadership appointments. These changes underscore the company’s commitment to strengthening its product portfolio, meeting evolving customer demands, and positioning itself as a leader in cutting-edge technology development.
Greg Ernst, a seasoned sales executive with over two decades of experience at Intel, has been appointed as the company’s chief revenue officer. Additionally, Srinivasan Iyengar, Jean-Didier Allegrucci, and Shailendra Desai are joining Intel in pivotal engineering leadership roles. Together, these leaders bring a wealth of expertise that aligns with Intel’s vision for future growth and innovation.
“We see significant opportunities ahead to enhance our product offerings and address the changing needs of our customers,” said Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel. “Greg, Srini, J-D, and Shailendra are highly accomplished leaders with strong reputations across our ecosystem. They will each play critical roles as we position Intel for long-term success.”
Strengthening Sales Leadership with Greg Ernst
Greg Ernst, who has been at the helm of Intel’s Sales and Marketing Group (SMG) since May, now assumes the role of chief revenue officer. Known for his customer-centric approach and deep market insights, Ernst has held a variety of global roles spanning sales, marketing, and product development throughout his career. Before leading SMG, he was responsible for overseeing the group’s operations across the Americas. Ernst’s appointment reflects Intel’s emphasis on fostering stronger customer relationships and driving revenue growth. He will continue to report directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Engineering Excellence: New Leaders Join Intel
To further reinforce its engineering capabilities, Intel has brought on three industry veterans who will play key roles in advancing the company’s technological roadmap.
Srinivasan Iyengar: Leading Customer Engineering Excellence
Srinivasan Iyengar has joined Intel as Senior Vice President and Fellow, where he will lead a new customer engineering center of excellence. Reporting directly to Lip-Bu Tan, Iyengar will also serve on the Intel Executive Team. With an impressive background in silicon engineering, Iyengar joins from Cadence Design Systems, where he spearheaded global silicon engineering efforts. His expertise lies in helping customers design best-in-class custom silicon solutions, particularly hyperscale data center technologies optimized for specific workloads. Iyengar’s leadership is expected to enhance Intel’s ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of its diverse customer base.
Jean-Didier Allegrucci: Spearheading AI SoC Development
Jean-Didier Allegrucci has been named Vice President of AI System on Chip (SoC) Engineering. In this role, he will oversee the development of multiple SoCs integral to Intel’s AI roadmap. Allegrucci brings extensive experience from his time at Rain AI, an innovative startup where he led AI silicon engineering. Prior to Rain AI, he spent 17 years at Apple, where he played a crucial role in developing more than 30 SoCs used in some of the company’s most iconic products. His expertise in AI-driven SoC architectures positions him as a key figure in accelerating Intel’s advancements in artificial intelligence.
Shailendra Desai: Advancing AI Fabric and Networking
Shailendra Desai has been appointed Vice President of AI Fabric and Networking. He will lead the creation of next-generation SoC architectures for Intel’s AI GPUs and contribute to the company’s forward-looking roadmap. Desai joins Intel from Google, where he managed silicon engineering, architectural design, and platform solutions for multiple mobile SoCs. Before his tenure at Google, he founded and served as CEO of Provino Technologies, an SoC startup acquired by Google in 2021. Both Allegrucci and Desai will report to Sachin Katti, Intel’s Chief Technology and AI Officer, underscoring the importance of their contributions to Intel’s AI strategy.
A Strategic Shift Toward Engineering Focus
These appointments highlight Intel’s renewed focus on becoming a more engineering-driven organization while maintaining strong customer partnerships. By bringing in top-tier talent like Iyengar, Allegrucci, and Desai, Intel aims to accelerate innovation in areas such as AI, data center solutions, and custom silicon design. At the same time, Ernst’s leadership in sales ensures that Intel remains closely aligned with its customers’ needs, enabling the company to deliver products that address real-world challenges.
The integration of these leaders into Intel’s executive team reflects the company’s commitment to building a cohesive strategy that balances technical excellence with market responsiveness. As Intel continues to navigate a rapidly evolving tech landscape, these appointments signal a bold step toward reclaiming its position as a global leader in semiconductor innovation.
Positioning Intel for Future Success
Under Lip-Bu Tan’s leadership, Intel is undergoing a transformation aimed at revitalizing its core strengths in engineering and customer engagement. The addition of Greg Ernst, Srinivasan Iyengar, Jean-Didier Allegrucci, and Shailendra Desai underscores the company’s determination to stay ahead of industry trends and deliver groundbreaking solutions.
With Ernst driving revenue growth through enhanced customer relationships and Iyengar, Allegrucci, and Desai leading critical engineering initiatives, Intel is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in AI, cloud computing, and beyond. These moves not only reinforce Intel’s reputation as a pioneer in semiconductor technology but also lay the foundation for a new era of innovation and leadership.
As Intel embarks on this journey, the contributions of these newly appointed leaders will be instrumental in shaping the company’s trajectory. By combining deep engineering expertise with a relentless focus on customer satisfaction, Intel is poised to redefine what’s possible in the world of technology—and cement its place at the forefront of the industry.
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.
