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Intel CEO, Brian Krzanich, has resigned because of a "a violation of Intel's non-fraternisation policy". The BBC reports:
Chipmaker Intel has announced that its chief executive, Brian Krzanich, is stepping down with immediate effect because of "a violation of Intel's non-fraternisation policy".
[...] Intel said an inquiry had revealed that Mr Krzanich had had a consensual relationship with an Intel employee, which was against company rules.
His successor has been named as Robert Swan, currently the company's chief financial officer.
The company said the relevant policy applied to all managers.
"Given the expectation that all employees will respect Intel's values and adhere to the company's code of conduct, the board has accepted Mr Krzanich's resignation."
The Register reports:
Intel chief exec Brian Krzanich has quit after his "consensual relationship" with an employee came to light.
Staff flings are frowned upon in US corporate tech world, and against Intel company policy. In a statement within the past hour, the chip maker said:
Intel was recently informed that Mr. Krzanich had a past consensual relationship with an Intel employee. An ongoing investigation by internal and external counsel has confirmed a violation of Intel's non-fraternization policy, which applies to all managers. Given the expectation that all employees will respect Intel's values and adhere to the company's code of conduct, the board has accepted Mr. Krzanich's resignation.
Krzanich – who has two daughters with wife Brandee – will be replaced by interim CEO Bob Swan, who is otherwise the chief financial officer and an exec veep.
"The board believes strongly in Intel's strategy and we are confident in Bob Swan's ability to lead the company as we conduct a robust search for our next CEO," said Intel chairman Andy Bryant in a statement.
How will this affect Intel's competitive efforts with respect to AMD, ARM, and Nvidia?
(Score: 5, Insightful) by Freeman on Thursday June 21 2018, @04:10PM (9 children)
He was the CEO. He could have fired anyone he well pleased. It was definitely not a good idea for him to have a relationship with anyone in the company.
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee"
(Score: 4, Funny) by c0lo on Thursday June 21 2018, @04:25PM (2 children)
Agreed. Even work relationships are risky when you are a CEO - better not have any. (grin)
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(Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Thursday June 21 2018, @05:17PM (1 child)
Bill Gates married one of his employees.
Washington DC delenda est.
(Score: 2) by frojack on Thursday June 21 2018, @09:32PM
She had the goods on him. Knew where the bodies were buried, and buried some of them herself.
It was just his way of self preservation.
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(Score: 2) by JoeMerchant on Thursday June 21 2018, @04:29PM (1 child)
Not as easily as you make it sound. Yes, he has the power, but these things have to be done delicately, without stating illegal causes.
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(Score: 3, Insightful) by DannyB on Thursday June 21 2018, @06:34PM
It seems like the Wicked Witch of the West said that. [youtube.com]
No surprise it would also be true in the corporate world.
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(Score: 3, Insightful) by DeathMonkey on Thursday June 21 2018, @05:29PM (3 children)
He was the CEO. He could have fired anyone he well pleased. It was definitely not a good idea for him to have a relationship with anyone in the company.
That bigger paycheck comes with bigger responsibilities and limitations. A lower level manager hooking up with someone outside their department would probably be fine. The freaking CEO should know better!
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Thursday June 21 2018, @06:36PM (2 children)
I wonder if the president knows that?
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(Score: 2) by Freeman on Tuesday June 26 2018, @07:07PM (1 child)
Just ask Bill Clinton.
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee"
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Tuesday June 26 2018, @07:22PM
I suspect Bill Clinton knows the answer, but ignores it.
I am convinced Trump has no awareness of this and many other things that he should know.
Which is worse? I don't know.
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