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Lisa Su is CEO of AMD — and Jensen Huang's cousin. Here's how she became a billionaire.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Lisa Su is CEO of AMD — and Jensen Huang's cousin. Here's how she became a billionaire.

Lisa Su, the CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), has recently become a billionaire amid the generative AI boom. Su, who joined AMD in 2012 and became CEO in 2014, successfully turned the company around by focusing on the design of CPUs known as Zen. Under her leadership, AMD's stock rose more than 60-fold. Despite being overshadowed by rival Nvidia, Su is determined to take on the challenge. AMD recently introduced the MI300X chip to rival Nvidia's offering and aims to reach $1 billion in sales by mid-2024. With the continuous growth of the AI industry, Su's billionaire journey may just be beginning.

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Lisa Su Runs AMD—and Is Out for Nvidia’s Blood

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Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, has transformed the company into a formidable player in chipmaking, challenging Nvidia's dominance in the GPU market. Amid the ongoing US-China tech tensions, Su is a pivotal figure, strategically leading AMD in a fiercely competitive landscape. Her leadership style, marked by a blend of technical expertise and strategic foresight, has positioned AMD as a key contender in the global semiconductor industry.

Every AMD product goes via India team: Lisa Su

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Every AMD product goes via India team: Lisa Su

Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), discusses the company's plans for India, including building two supercomputers, enhancing investments, and growing R&D in the country. Su believes that India plays a critical role in AMD's operations, with a significant workforce and talent pool. She highlights the importance of AI technology and its potential for growth, stating that investments will continue and ROI will be realized over time. Su also encourages women in tech to seek out challenging opportunities and volunteer for important projects.

AI Won’t Take Your Job: AMD CEO Lisa Su on Human-AI Collaboration and the Future of Work

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10d ago

AI Won’t Take Your Job: AMD CEO Lisa Su on Human-AI Collaboration and the Future of Work

AMD CEO Lisa Su emphasizes AI's transformative potential in the workplace, akin to the Industrial Revolution. She argues that AI will enhance human capabilities rather than replace jobs, by boosting productivity and fostering innovation. Although acknowledging potential disruptions, Su advocates for leveraging AI to augment human expertise rather than viewing it as a threat. Her stance focuses on collaboration and advancing human potential through AI, contrasting with more pessimistic outlooks on job displacement.

‘We are just at the very beginning of what AI is capable of’: AMD CEO Lisa Su

YourStory

YourStory · 9m ago

‘We are just at the very beginning of what AI is capable of’: AMD CEO Lisa Su

Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), believes that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost productivity and drive innovation across industries. Speaking at an event in Bengaluru, Su emphasized the transformative power of AI, stating that it can make individuals, companies, and discoveries more capable. She highlighted the accessibility of AI, with advancements in natural language processing making the technology available to a wider audience. Su also discussed AMD's focus on versatility in computing solutions and the company's commitment to collaboration through open-source initiatives.

AMD CEO says ready to start chip production at TSMC's plant in Arizona

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

AMD CEO says ready to start chip production at TSMC's plant in Arizona

AMD CEO Lisa Su announced readiness to commence chip production at TSMC's Arizona facility, aiming to boost AI server manufacturing in the U.S. This aligns with potential U.S. tax adjustments on imported semiconductors, hinted by President Trump. AMD, a leading PC chip supplier, primarily collaborates with TSMC, a major contract chip manufacturer in Taiwan. The move showcases AMD's strategic shift towards increasing domestic chip production amidst evolving trade dynamics.

AMD sees AI chip market exceeding $500 billion by 2028

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

AMD sees AI chip market exceeding $500 billion by 2028

AMD anticipates the artificial intelligence processor market to surpass $500 billion by 2028, growing from $45 billion in 2023. CEO Lisa Su highlighted that this expansion will be driven by advancements in inferencing technologies. The company introduced the MI350 Series GPUs and other products at the Advancing AI 2025 conference. AMD is promoting open architecture and developer access programs, aiming to differentiate itself from Nvidia and foster innovation within the AI sector.

The (Mona) Lisa Effect: AMD's transformation since CEO Su's takeover

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

The (Mona) Lisa Effect: AMD's transformation since CEO Su's takeover

In the world of semiconductor chip-making, Intel has long been dominant, consistently outperforming its rival AMD. However, in recent years, AMD, under the leadership of CEO Lisa Su, has made a remarkable comeback. Su's strategic decision to focus on core strengths and long-term road maps has paid off, propelling AMD's stock price and market share. AMD's success can also be attributed to its engineering risks and innovation in chip architecture. While AMD still trails behind market leader Nvidia in the GPU market, Su's leadership has significantly revitalized the company.

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, is on the cusp of becoming one of the richest 20 people in the world

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, is on the cusp of becoming one of the richest 20 people in the world

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, is set to become one of the world's top 20 billionaires as the company's stock continues to soar. With Nvidia's stock price increasing fivefold since the start of 2022, Huang's net worth has reached nearly $70 billion. This surge in fortune is largely attributed to the boom in artificial intelligence. Huang's wealth rose by 22% in just one day after Nvidia's fourth-quarter results surpassed expectations. With his fortune growing by 57% in less than two months, Huang is now the 21st-richest person globally.

AMD shares tumble as CEO forecasts declining data center sales

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

AMD shares tumble as CEO forecasts declining data center sales

AMD's quarterly results surpassed expectations, yet shares fell 10% as investors were unimpressed, hoping for gains against Nvidia in AI processors. AMD reported $3.9 billion in data center revenue, missing the $4.15 billion estimate, and CEO Lisa Su forecasted a 7% decline in this segment for the current quarter. AMD faces challenges from tech giants like Microsoft and Meta, which are developing custom AI chips, while Nvidia retains a dominant market share due to its proprietary CUDA software.

The hottest new celebrity is…a chip CEO

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

The hottest new celebrity is…a chip CEO

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang received a warm reception during his visit to Taiwan, where he is regarded as a homegrown hero. The Taiwanese public and media closely followed his every move as the country plays a crucial role in Nvidia's success, producing many of its semiconductors and hosting several Nvidia customers. Huang's comments referring to Taiwan as a country caused backlash in China, where access to Nvidia chips has been limited due to export restrictions. Despite this, Huang's affinity for Taiwan has been embraced by locals, and he has become a symbol of the island's national success.

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