Intel Partners Question Gelsinger's Abrupt Exit, Suggest He Was Made a Scapegoat

Intel's channel partners are expressing concerns and skepticism about Pat Gelsinger's sudden departure as CEO. The abrupt nature of his exit has raised questions about Intel's strategy and future direction. According to a Bloomberg report, Gelsinger was forced to resign, suggesting a loss of confidence from Intel's board. Channel partners interpret this as doubt in Gelsinger's long-term vision. “Obviously this is not good news, because Pat was the strategy. Michelle [Johnston Holthaus] is a seasoned leader... a good choice to co-lead the company. But obviously [Gelsinger’s sudden exit] is someone saying there’s doubt in the previous strategy.” — Erik Stromquist, Chairman of Beaverton Gelsinger played a significant role in revitalizing Intel's foundry business and pushing for advancements in node technology. His optimism about a potential turnaround, driven by IFS's 18A process and progress in the consumer CPU segment, contrasts sharply with his a…