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Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, recently dismissed from his position, has spoken out publicly for the first time since his firing, acknowledging that Intel suffered from a “series of bad decisions” spanning more than 15 years. In a candid interview, Gelsinger defended his leadership but admitted that years of mismanagement had left the tech giant struggling to compete in a rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.
Gelsinger, who rejoined Intel in 2021 with hopes of reviving the company’s innovation edge, said that the problems were deeply rooted and not confined to his tenure. “Intel didn’t just make one bad call—it made a set of poor decisions over 15 years,” he said. “The challenges we faced were baked into the company long before I returned.”
His comments come amid a period of turbulence for Intel, which has faced mounting competition from rivals like AMD, Nvidia, and TSMC. Despite significant investments in chip manufacturing and research, Intel struggled to maintain its dominance in both performance and innovation. Critics argue that the company’s delays in adopting advanced chip architectures and production technologies allowed competitors to take the lead.
Under Gelsinger’s leadership, Intel launched an ambitious plan to reestablish itself as a global leader in chip manufacturing. This included multi-billion-dollar investments in new fabrication plants in the United States and Europe, as well as partnerships to boost supply chain resilience. However, delays, high costs, and missed deadlines undermined the company’s momentum.
Industry analysts say that Gelsinger’s vision was bold but came too late to reverse years of stagnation. “Intel lost its competitive edge due to a culture of complacency and slow decision-making,” said technology analyst Sarah Chen. “Gelsinger inherited a company already behind the curve, and turning it around in just a few years was nearly impossible.”
Following Gelsinger’s removal, Intel’s board announced a restructuring plan aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The company’s stock initially dipped after the announcement but recovered slightly as investors reacted positively to the promise of change. The board has not yet named a permanent replacement for the CEO role.
Gelsinger, known for his decades-long career in Silicon Valley, also reflected on his leadership legacy. “Our management was not the problem—we were fighting against years of bad strategy,” he said. “Intel will recover, but it must stay humble, focused, and open to learning from past mistakes.”
As the semiconductor industry continues to grow amid global demand for AI and advanced computing, Intel’s ability to adapt will be critical to its future. Whether Gelsinger’s exit marks the beginning of a turnaround or further decline remains to be seen, but his blunt assessment of Intel’s past serves as a stark reminder that even industry giants can falter through years of misjudgment.
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