Lip-Bu Tan serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Intel Corporation, bringing a wealth of expertise in semiconductors, venture capital, and technology leadership to one of the world's largest chipmakers. Born in Muar, Johor, Malaysia, Tan immigrated to the United States and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), followed by a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. His early career included key engineering roles at Hewlett-Packard and Texas Instruments, where he honed his skills in integrated circuit design and manufacturing processes. In 1987, Tan founded Walden International, a pioneering venture capital firm specializing in semiconductors and electronics, which has invested in over 500 companies worldwide, including successes like AMD and SMIC. He later joined Cadence Design Systems in 2004, becoming Chairman and CEO in 2009, during which he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, growing revenue from $1 billion to over $4 billion annually and establishing Cadence as a dominant force in electronic design automation (EDA) software. Tan's achievements include induction into the Silicon Valley Engineering Council Hall of Fame and recognition as a key influencer in the global semiconductor supply chain. As Intel's CEO, Tan is leading efforts to revitalize the company's foundry business, accelerate innovation in AI chips, and navigate geopolitical challenges in chip manufacturing. His strategic acumen and extensive network in Asia and the U.S. position him to drive Intel's ambition to reclaim leadership in the semiconductor industry amid intense competition from rivals like TSMC and Nvidia.