Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger retires as struggling chipmaker searches for replacement

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, with David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus named as interim Co-CEOs.

Gelsinger, whose career has spanned more than 40 years, also stepped down from the company's board, effective Dec. 1, 2024. He started at Intel in 1979 at Intel and was its first chief technology officer. He returned to Intel as chief executive in 2021. 

Intel said Monday that it will conduct a search for a new CEO.