AMD Appoints Tim Ryan to Board of Directors
AMD appoints Tim Ryan to its board of directors, with KC McClure and Nora Denzel assuming new committee roles following Joseph Householder’s retirement after 11 years.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced the appointment of Tim Ryan to its board of directors, effective August 19, 2026. Ryan, who currently serves as Head of Technology and Business Enablement at Citi, brings extensive experience in technology, operations, and finance to AMD’s leadership. His appointment follows the retirement of Joseph Householder, who served on the board for more than a decade. AMD’s chair and CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, highlighted Ryan’s expertise as valuable for the company’s long-term strategy in AI and high-performance computing.
AMD also announced changes to its board committees, with KC McClure named chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Nora Denzel, AMD’s lead independent director, has joined the Audit and Finance Committee. These adjustments follow Householder’s departure, reflecting a shift in the board’s composition and oversight structure. The changes aim to strengthen AMD’s governance as the company pursues growth opportunities in AI and computing.
Tim Ryan, a certified public accountant, joined Citi in 2024 after a 32-year tenure at PwC, where he served as U.S. Chair and Senior Partner from 2016 to 2024. Throughout his career, he has advised major corporations on technology, strategy, and risk management. Ryan expressed enthusiasm for joining AMD’s board at a pivotal industry moment, emphasizing the company’s central role in computing trends. His background aligns with AMD’s focus on AI and high-performance computing, areas critical to the company’s future direction.
AMD designs and markets processors, graphics, and AI solutions for cloud, embedded systems, gaming, and AI PCs. The company’s portfolio includes AI-optimized CPUs, GPUs, networking, and software designed for scalable performance. AMD’s technology underpins billions of devices globally, supporting applications in AI infrastructure and intelligent computing. The appointment of Ryan and committee changes reflect AMD’s ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership as it navigates evolving market demands.