Intel appoints new chief strategy officer
On March 29, Intel Corporation announced the appointment of Aicha S. Evans
as the company’s chief strategy officer. According to a press release, Evans
“will be responsible for driving Intel’s long-term strat-
egy to transform from a PC-centric company to
a data-centric company, as well as leading rapid
decision making and company-wide execution of
the strategy.”
“Aicha is an industry visionary who will help our
senior management team and the board of direc-
tors focus on what’s next for Intel,” Intel CEO Brian
Krzanich commented. “Her new role reflects her
strong strategic leadership across Intel’s business,
most importantly in 5G and other communications
technology. Her invaluable expertise will contribute to
the company’s long-term strategy and product portfolio.”
Evans is an Intel senior vice president and has been responsible for wireless
communications for the past nine years. Most recently, she was the general
manager of Intel’s communication and devices group. “I look forward to working
across the company to advance Intel’s ongoing transformation,” Evans said. “We
have an exciting future ahead us.”
Evans joined Intel in 2006 and is based in Santa Clara, CA. In her new role,
she will report to Intel’s CFO Bob Swan. An internal and external search is under-
way for a new general manager of Intel’s communication and devices group. u
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