Summary
Intel Corporation announced significant changes to its Board of Directors through an 8-K filing on January 21, 2020. The most impactful development for investors is the election of Ms. Alyssa Henry as an independent director, effective January 15, 2020. Ms. Henry brings extensive experience in technology and software, having held leadership roles at Square and Amazon Web Services, which could provide valuable strategic insights for Intel's future. Her appointment is accompanied by standard director compensation, including a $90,000 annual retainer and restricted stock units valued at approximately $91,667.
Key Highlights
- 1Intel appointed Ms. Alyssa Henry as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective January 15, 2020.
- 2Ms. Henry has a strong technology background, with previous leadership roles at Square and Amazon Web Services.
- 3The appointment of Ms. Henry is expected to enhance the Board's expertise in software, cloud services, and product development.
- 4Ms. Henry will receive standard compensation for non-employee directors, including a $90,000 annual cash retainer.
- 5Ms. Henry will also be granted restricted stock units (RSUs) valued at approximately $91,667, vesting in May 2020.
- 6Dr. Omar Ishrak has been elected as the new independent Chairman of the Board, effective January 15, 2020.
- 7Mr. Andy D. Bryant stepped down as Chairman but will remain a director until the 2020 Annual Stockholders' Meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ms. Alyssa Henry is a new independent director appointed to Intel's Board of Directors. She brings significant experience from the technology sector, having served as Seller Lead at Square, Inc., and in various leadership positions at Amazon Web Services, including vice president of AWS Storage Services. Her expertise in software, cloud services, and product management is expected to be a valuable asset to Intel's strategic direction.
As a non-employee director, Ms. Henry will receive standard compensation. This includes an annual cash retainer of $90,000 (pro-rated for her first year) and a grant of non-employee director time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) with a value of approximately $91,667. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on May 16, 2020, or at Intel's 2020 Annual Stockholders' Meeting, whichever comes first, subject to her continued service.
Dr. Omar Ishrak has been elected as the new independent Chairman of the Board, effective January 15, 2020. He succeeds Mr. Andy D. Bryant, who stepped down as Chairman to facilitate a smooth transition. Mr. Bryant will continue to serve as a director until the 2020 Annual Stockholders' Meeting.
This 8-K filing reports on significant corporate events. The election of a new director and the change in the Chairman of the Board are considered material events that must be disclosed to the public in a timely manner, as required by SEC regulations.