Kevin O'Buckley, the head of Intel's foundry business, has left to join Qualcomm after two years in the role. He will be succeeded by Nagar Chandrasekaran. Chandrasekaran, previously responsible for front-end process technology development and manufacturing, will now oversee both the research and development of advanced process technologies and the day-to-day operations of Intel's global manufacturing network. An Intel spokesperson expressed gratitude for O'Buckley's contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors, while emphasizing that foundry remains a strategic priority for Intel. Under Chandrasekaran's leadership, the team will focus on rigorous execution to create value for customers.
