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AMD Appoints Phil Hester as Chief Technology Officer

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Former CEO of Newisys and CTO of IBM's PC Division, Phil Hester, has joined AMD as chief technology officer, reporting directly to Dirk Meyer. Hester will focus on defining and implementing AMD's future microprocessor vision and innovation priorities, with a three-decade industry experience in system and processor design. He will also manage AMD's advanced infrastructure strategies and work closely with partners and customers to meet their needs. This move is expected to drive AMD's long-term technology vision and strengthen its position in the microprocessor market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Phil Hester, former CEO of Newisys and CTO of IBM's PC Division, has been appointed as AMD's chief technology officer.
  • Hester will focus on defining and implementing AMD's future microprocessor vision and innovation priorities.
  • He will manage AMD's advanced infrastructure strategies, focusing on the seamless integration of next-generation computing functionality into AMD-powered systems.
  • Hester will work closely with AMD partners and customers, including Microsoft, the Linux community, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), to understand their needs and exceed them.
  • Prior to joining AMD, Hester was the founder and CEO of Newisys, which designed and manufactured enterprise-class, multi-processor servers based on the AMD Opteron processor.
  • He spent 23 years at IBM in several strategic management positions, including CTO of the PC Division, general manager of the Integrated Product Solutions division, and vice president of hardware development for the RS/6000 Division.
  • Hester will take over responsibilities from departing CTO Fred Weber, who is leaving AMD to explore new opportunities in early-stage technology ventures.

Statistics:

  • 3 decades of industry experience in system and processor design for Phil Hester.
  • 23 years spent at IBM in various strategic management positions.
  • 15 members of IBM's Corporate Technology Council, overseeing key technologies, including Lou Gerstner.
  • 6 years service as CTO at AMD.
  • 3 years of experience as founder and CEO of Newisys.

Sources:

  • Business Wire - "AMD Appoints Phil Hester as Chief Technology Officer"
  • AMD - "About AMD"
  • Various quotes from Phil Hester and Dirk Meyer.

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