Following CEO Pat Gelsinger's unexpected retirement announcement, Intel has appointed CFO David Zinsner and EVP Michelle Johnston Holthaus as interim co-CEOs, marking the first time in the company's history that leadership will be shared between executives of different genders.
While maintaining his role as CFO, Zinsner will continue to oversee finance, accounting, tax, and investor relations. Having joined Intel in January 2022, he previously served as CFO at Micron Technology and held senior positions at Analog Devices, Affirmed Networks, and Intersil. With an undergraduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Vanderbilt, Zinsner brings more than 20 years of semiconductor industry experience.
Holthaus, an Oregon native, has been with Intel since 1996, progressing through key roles in sales, marketing, and product development. In her current position as EVP of Products, she leads strategies to enhance Intel's PC platforms. A recognized leader in client computing and marketing, Holthaus previously managed global sales and oversaw Intel's Microsoft account. Her achievements have been widely recognized, including a place among CRN's Top 100 women in the channel.
