Intel swipes Qualcomm veteran of 25 years to lead client computing — Alex Katouzian jumps ship to oversee consumer CPUs and physical AI

Intel has appointed Alex Katouzian, a 25-year Qualcomm veteran, to lead its client computing and emerging physical AI efforts. Katouzian will oversee consumer CPUs and AI-driven systems like robotics and edge devices. His experience in scaling Qualcomm's mobile and compute platforms globally is seen as valuable for Intel's expansion into AI-enabled computing ecosystems. Additionally, Pushkar Ranade has been named Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation in areas like quantum computing and advanced materials. These appointments reflect Intel's strategic alignment with the evolving AI landscape.