AMD CEO Lisa Su, with a background in electrical engineering and experience at IBM and Freescale, led AMD to significant success over the last decade. AMD, long overshadowed by Intel, now produces top x86 chips, competes with Nvidia in datacenter GPUs, and has a strong presence in console gaming. The interview delves into Su’s career path, lessons learned, and why AMD thrived under her leadership. Su discusses the importance of technology-business balance, customer focus, and the role of customization in AMD’s strategy. The conversation highlights Su’s unique approach to driving both technological innovation and business outcomes at AMD.
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