https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/01/13/intel-ousts-ceo-and-names-successor/ > Intel has named Pat Gelsinger as its new chief executive officer, replacing Bob Swan after a rocky two-year run. > The chipmaker recruited Gelsinger from VMWare, calling him a “highly respected CEO and industry veteran” in a release. Gelsinger, who has been VMWare’s CEO for about the past decade, will take the helm at Intel on February 15.