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Intel Corporation announced the appointment of Dean Jarnac as executive vice president and chief sales officer, effective September 2026. Jarnac will oversee Intel’s global sales organization, focusing on customer relationships and market execution across client computing, data center products, AI solutions, networking, and custom silicon. The role is designed to enhance Intel’s ability to meet customer demand and drive growth across its diverse technology segments.

Jarnac joins Intel from Marvell, where he served as chief sales officer, overseeing worldwide sales, field application engineering, and sales operations. His prior leadership roles include senior positions at Broadcom and AMD, where he accumulated over 30 years of experience in semiconductor sales and customer partnerships. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighted Jarnac’s track record in building high-performance sales teams and deep industry relationships as key assets for the company’s strategic direction.

In a statement, Jarnac expressed enthusiasm about joining Intel, emphasizing the company’s technological strengths and customer relationships. He noted his commitment to helping customers leverage Intel’s innovations while supporting the company’s growth and transformation initiatives. Jarnac will report directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan, integrating sales leadership into Intel’s executive team to align customer engagement with corporate strategy.

The appointment follows the planned departure of Greg Ernst, who is leaving Intel after 27 years of service. Intel acknowledged Ernst’s contributions in a statement. The company also announced its second-quarter 2026 earnings release and presentation will be available on its Investor Relations website after market close on July 23.