Intel Appoints Two Industry Veterans to Board: Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi

Intel Corporation has announced the addition of two prominent figures in the semiconductor industry, Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi, to its board of directors, effective immediately. Both will serve as independent directors, contributing decades of expertise in driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence in global technology firms. Their appointments come at a critical time as Intel focuses on advancing its process technology, scaling its foundry business, and improving profitability.

Eric Meurice, known for his transformative leadership at ASML Holding N.V., and Steve Sanghi, who led Microchip Technology to consistent profitability over three decades, bring a wealth of technical and executive insights. Their experience in fostering shareholder value and guiding companies through significant growth phases aligns with Intel’s strategic priorities as it aims to regain leadership in the semiconductor industry.

Key Points:

• Eric Meurice:

• Former president, CEO, and chairman of ASML Holding N.V. (2004–2013).

• Led ASML to a five-fold market value increase and initiated the Customer Co-Investment Program, advancing EUV lithography.

• Held leadership roles at Thomson, Dell, ITT Semiconductors, and Intel.

• Steve Sanghi:

• Chairman and interim CEO of Microchip Technology; served as CEO (1991–2021).

• Oversaw 121 consecutive quarters of profitability, growing Microchip’s market value from $10 million to $44 billion.

• Former executive at Waferscale Integration Inc. and Intel.

• Strategic Timing:

• The appointments follow the sudden and unexpected retirement of Pat Gelsinger as CEO and his departure from the company’s Board.

• Both directors bring proven expertise in scaling operations, optimizing efficiency, and delivering long-term shareholder value.

Here are the current members of Intel’s Board of Directors as of the latest available information:

1. Frank D. Yeary – Interim Executive Chair
2. Dion J. Weisler – Joined in June 2020
3. Eric Meurice – Former CEO of ASML, joined in December 2024
4. Steve Sanghi – Former CEO of Microchip Technology, joined in December 2024
5. Stacy Smith – Joined in March 2024
6. Dr. Omar Ishrak – Former Chair of the Board, now an independent director
7. Dr. Tsu-Jae King Liu – Joined in July 2016
8. Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey – Joined in March 2018
9. James D. Plummer – Former Dean of Engineering at Stanford
10. Alyssa Henry – Joined from financial services background
11. Aneel Bhusri – Co-founder and CEO of Workday
12. Gregory D. Smith – Not detailed in the provided information, but mentioned as a member
13. David Zinsner – Interim Co-CEO, also serves on the board (though not explicitly stated as a director)
14. Michelle Johnston Holthaus – Interim Co-CEO, also serves on the board (though not explicitly stated as a director)

Please note, while David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus are listed as holding executive roles that typically would include board membership, their explicit status as board members in December 2024 isn’t confirmed in the provided information.