Intel Names Alex Katouzian to Lead Client Computing and Pushkar Ranade as CTO
Quick Report
Intel announced two senior leadership changes, appointing Alex Katouzian as executive vice president and general manager of its Client Computing and Physical AI Group, while naming Pushkar Ranade chief technology officer. Both executives will report directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan as Intel pushes to align mainstream client products with edge and physical AI growth areas.
Katouzian is joining from Qualcomm, where he led mobile, compute, and XR programs, and is expected to focus on scaling Intel's next phase of AI PC and edge-device execution. Ranade, who had been serving as interim CTO, will continue as chief of staff while overseeing strategic technology programs across quantum, neuromorphic, photonics, and advanced materials research.
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