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Intel Elects Five New Corporate VPs

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Intel has elected five new corporate vice presidents:

Aicha Evans, 42, was elected corporate vice president and is general manager of the Wireless Platform Research and Development Group in the Platform Engineering Group. She is responsible for driving wireless engineering for multi-comm products and Intel platforms. Ms. Evans joined Intel in 2006 and is based in Hillsboro, Ore.

Suzan Miller, 49, was elected corporate vice president and is deputy general counsel in the Legal and Corporate Affairs Group. She oversees the business legal team responsible for Intel’s global product and technology business groups. Ms. Miller joined Intel in 1991 and is based in Santa Clara, Calif.

Steven Rodgers, 48, was elected corporate vice president and is deputy general counsel in the Legal and Corporate Affairs Group. He is responsible for Intel’s worldwide patent, licensing and litigation activities. Mr. Rodgers joined Intel in 2000 and is based in Chandler, Ariz.

Neil Tunmore, 50, was elected corporate vice president and is director of Corporate Services in the Technology and Manufacturing Group. He is responsible for Intel facilities worldwide, including construction, building services, maintenance, environmental health and safety, security, and real estate strategy. Mr. Tunmore joined Intel in 1981 and is based in Hillsboro, Ore.

Wen-Hann Wang, 54, was elected corporate vice president and is managing director of Intel Labs. He is responsible for Intel’s global research efforts in computing and communications. Mr. Wang joined Intel in 1991 and is based in Hillsboro, Ore.

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