Apple’s Johny Srouji likely on Intel’s new CEO short list

Johny Srouji, Apple’s vice president of hardware technologies, is best known for his leadership in the development of Apple Silicon chips, which have become a fundamental component of the company’s products. While there’s no sign that Srouji wants to leave Apple anytime soon, Intel appears to be keeping a close eye on him as it searches for a potential new CEO.

Intel considering Apple’s Johny Srouji as its next CEO

It is reported Bloomberg Intel on Sunday revealed that it is searching for a new CEO after Pat Gelsinger retired from the company earlier this month. Interestingly, Johny Srouji appears to be on Intel’s shortlist to take over as CEO. Reports say Intel had approached Srouji five years ago, when former CEO Brian Krzanich was leaving the company.

However, sources say Srouji “wasn’t seriously considering the job” at the time because he was focused on developing the first Apple Silicon chips for Macs and everything was fine with Apple.

It’s unclear whether Srouji will accept Intel’s new offer, but that seems unlikely as his work at Apple has become increasingly high-profile, especially after the launch of Apple Silicon Macs, which led to Apple giving up entirely Partnership with Intel. Additionally, Apple has some ambitious hardware coming soon, such as the rumored “HomePad” and the company’s 5G modem.

Srouji joined Apple in 2008 and oversaw the development of the A4, Apple’s first custom chip that powered the first-generation iPad and iPhone 4. Ternus works closely.

Of course, if Srouji hypothetically decided to join Intel, he would have the opportunity to completely restructure the company because “Intel was in such bad shape” that the company missed the opportunity to enter the mobile space and is now lagging behind in the mobile space.

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