AMD Tightens Organization Focus on Microprocessor and Graphics Innovation and Platform Leadership.New Operating Model Operating Model is a term that is used in many contexts. In essence an operating model describes how an organization operates across both business and technology domains. The Operating Model describes what is important for the organization. Creates Functional Groups and Leaders for Products, Technology, Marketing and Customers SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AMD) today announced a new operating model that centers the organization on four equally critical functions: products, technology, marketing and customers. The new structure is designed to better optimize AMD's operations to drive industry-leading performance graphics and microprocessors and further integrate the company's x86 processor and graphics technologies. "We are tightening our focus on delivering the winning products and platforms our customers want based on AMD's industry-leading microprocessor and graphics technologies," said Dirk Meyer Dirk Meyer was co-architect of the DEC Alpha 21064 and 21264 microprocessors. He also worked at Intel in its microprocessor design group. He joined AMD in 1996, where he personally led the team that designed and developed the AMD Athlon processor. , AMD president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The next generation of innovation in the computing industry will be grounded in the fusion of microprocessor and graphics technologies. With these changes, we are putting the right organization in place to help enable the future of computing." Meyer organized the company around these four operating teams operating team Surgery The participants–surgeons, nurses, etc–in a sterile surgical procedure performed under general–less commonly, local anesthesia . The rest of Meyer's direct reports remain unchanged. * A products group led by Rick Bergman, 45: This new group is responsible for delivering all of AMD's platforms and products and aligning the graphics and microprocessor product development groups into a single unified organization. Jeff VerHeul, 50, will head the Processor Solutions Engineering team, to deliver AMD's platform silicon and improve time-to-market and innovation for near-term roadmaps. * An Advanced Technology Group, led by Chekib Akrout, 51: This new group will focus on developing AMD's future technology innovation. * A marketing group, led by Nigel Dessau, 44: The singular marketing group will drive cohesive cohesive, n the capability to cohere or stick together to form a mass. and consistent external messaging across all of AMD's products and platforms. * A customer group, led by Emilio Ghilardi, 51: The sales organization is responsible for expanding AMD's customer relationships globally. The company also announced that Randy Allen James Randall (Randy) Allen (born January 26, 1965 in Milton, Florida) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'8" forward from Florida State University, Allen was never drafted by an NBA team but did manage to play two years in the NBA form 1988 to 1990 for the , senior vice president, Computing Solutions Group, has decided to leave the company. "Randy has been an important engineering and business leader who has played a key role in many of AMD's most significant achievements in recent years," said Meyer. "We wish him well in his future endeavors." About AMD Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated to collaborating with customers and technology partners to ignite the next generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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