TLDR:
– Intel has named Justin Hotard as the new executive vice president and general manager of its data-center and AI group, effective Feb. 1.
– Hotard previously served as executive vice president and general manager of High-Performance Computing, AI, and Labs at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
– Hotard’s appointment comes as Sandra River, the previous head of Intel’s data-center and AI group, transitions to the role of CEO of the Programmable Solutions Group.
Intel Corp. has announced the appointment of Justin Hotard as the new executive vice president and general manager of its data-center and AI group, effective February 1. Hotard, who previously served as the executive vice president and general manager of High-Performance Computing, AI, and Labs at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., will now report directly to Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger. He will be replacing Sandra River, who recently became the CEO of the Programmable Solutions Group. The new appointment comes as Intel continues to invest in AI technology and developments in the data center industry.