Intel Taps Industry Veteran Seok-Hee Lee to Boost Advanced Packaging Leadership
Intel's Strategic Moves in Advanced Packaging and Leadership
Seok-Hee Lee Appointed as Executive Vice President
June 18 (Reuters) - Intel on Thursday named Seok-Hee Lee executive vice president of its contract chip-manufacturing division as it sharpens focus on its advanced packaging business.
Reinvigorating Intel's Manufacturing Business
The American chipmaker has been trying to reinvigorate its manufacturing business under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, after missing out on the AI boom.
Key Announcements and Partnerships
Apple Collaboration
The appointment follows President Donald Trump's announcement earlier in the day that Apple had agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips in the U.S. in a boost to the chipmaker's contract manufacturing business.
The Importance of Advanced Packaging
Advanced packaging has become increasingly important as chipmakers seek to improve performance by integrating multiple chips into a single package.
Leadership Roles and Industry Experience
Lee's Responsibilities at Intel
Lee, who will report directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan, will lead all advanced packaging, system integration, back-end technology development and back-end manufacturing, Intel said in a statement.
Industry Background
A veteran of the semiconductor industry, Lee has led both SK On and SK Hynix as their CEO.
Other Leadership Changes
Naga Chandrasekaran's Focus
With Lee's appointment, Naga Chandrasekaran, executive vice president of Intel Foundry, will focus on front-end technology development and front-end manufacturing as Intel focuses on accelerating the ramp of 18A, Intel 14A, and future technologies.
Recent Hires and Customer Wins
In April, Intel hired Samsung foundry veteran Shawn Han to aid with its contract manufacturing effort.
Intel also landed Tesla as the first major customer for its next-generation 14A manufacturing process to make chips in the same month. The chip-making process is expected to enter mass production in 2029.
(Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
