Intel Strengthens AI Leadership with Alex Katouzian and Pushkar Ranade Appointments

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Intel Corporation, an American multinational technology company, has announced the appointment of Alex Katouzian to lead the Client Computing and Physical AI Group and Pushkar Ranade as Chief Technology Officer, strengthening the company’s core product business and advancing its innovation agenda.

Alex Katouzian in this role, will align Intel’s client computing business with emerging physical AI systems that span robotics, autonomous machines, and other AI devices. He joins Intel from Qualcomm Technologies where he most recently served as executive vice president and group general manager of mobile, compute, and extended reality (XR). He is widely recognized for his technical vision and consistent track record of execution at scale. He will join Intel in May.

“AI is creating unprecedented opportunities at the edge, driving a sea change in client computing and physical AI systems,” said Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO. “Alex brings deep technical expertise, strong operational discipline, and decades of experience building and scaling global compute platforms. He is the right leader to help us reimagine client computing beyond the traditional PC and align this future with the next wave of growth in physical AI.”

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“Intel is creating the foundation for AI-driven transformation, from leading in AI PCs, to scaling AI inference at the edge, and accelerating the future of physical AI systems,” said Katouzian. “I’m excited to join Lip-Bu and the Intel team at this critical moment to help scale innovation and deliver the next generation of computing experiences.”

As the new CTO, Ranade will advance the company’s technology strategy, lead special technology projects, and drive the development of critical emerging areas, including quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, photonics, and novel materials. Ranade will continue to serve as chief of staff to the CEO, ensuring strong alignment between Intel’s technology strategy and business priorities. Both Katouzian and Ranade will report directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

About Intel

Intel continues to advance its vision of shaping the future of technology through innovations that support industries, businesses, and everyday life worldwide. The company’s technologies remain at the core of numerous breakthroughs, enabling improved computing performance, connectivity, and digital transformation across a broad range of applications. Intel also highlighted its focus on fostering innovation and creativity through its workforce, with ongoing efforts aimed at developing technologies that contribute to a more efficient, connected, and sustainable future.

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