Summary
This 8-K filing from Intel Corporation on May 3, 2017, announces a significant leadership change within its Data Center Group (DCG). Effective May 31, 2017, Diane Bryant, Group President of DCG, will begin an extended personal leave of absence, anticipated to be between six to eight months. This departure, even if temporary, is noteworthy given her leadership role in a critical growth segment for Intel.
Key Highlights
- 1Diane Bryant, Group President of the Data Center Group (DCG), will take a personal leave of absence starting May 31, 2017.
- 2The leave is expected to last approximately six to eight months.
- 3Navin Shenoy, currently SVP and GM for Client Computing Group (CCG), will assume responsibility for DCG.
- 4Dr. Venkata (Murthy) Renduchintala will serve as acting head of CCG during this transition.
- 5Ms. Bryant is expected to return to a new position within the company after her leave.
- 6This change affects leadership in a key strategic business unit for Intel.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary reason for this announcement is the temporary departure of Diane Bryant, Group President of the Data Center Group, who is taking a personal leave of absence.
Ms. Bryant's personal leave of absence is expected to last for approximately six to eight months.
Navin Shenoy, Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Client Computing Group, will change roles and assume responsibility for the Data Center Group during Ms. Bryant's leave.
Yes, the filing states that Ms. Bryant will be appointed to a new position when she returns from her leave.