Intel announces new personnel changes: the original CFO retires, and the CCG changes its director

Pictured: Michelle Johnston Holthaus on the left and David Zinsner on the right

Intel's new CFO is David Zinsner, who will serve as Intel's executive vice president and chief financial officer starting Jan. 17. David Zinsner has over 20 years of experience in the financial and operational aspects of semiconductor manufacturing and was previously Chief Financial Officer of Micron. David Zinsner will report directly to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and oversee Intel's global financial organization, including finance, accounting and reporting, tax, internal audit, and investor relations.

David Zinsner holds a bachelor's degree in industrial management from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in business administration, finance, and accounting from Vanderbilt University. In addition to Micron, David Zinsner has worked at Afrimed Networks, Analog Devices, and Intersil.

Intel's client computing division has also changed its leadership, with Michelle Johnston Holthaus becoming the division's business director, replacing Gregory Byant, who joined Intel in 1992. The latter, who single-handedly built the EVO and vPro brands, will leave Intel by the end of January to seek new personal development opportunities. The client computing division is the Intel business unit that has the most direct contact with the majority of consumers, which is simply the PC business.

Michelle Johnston Holthaus joined Intel in 1996 and has served as Intel's Executive Vice President and General Manager of The Sales, Marketing, and Communications Division since 2017, with a deep understanding of Intel's business and strong relationships in the industry. Michelle Johnston Holthaus will be responsible for Intel's client-side business, including technology and platform marketing strategy, finance, and product development.