Gelsinger returns to lead Intel January 13, 2021 // By Nick Flaherty In a surprise move Intel appoints former CTO Pat Gelsinger as CEO from next month to replace current boss Bob Swan Former CTO Pat Gelsinger is returning to Intel as CEO, replacing current boss Bob Sawn from 15th February. Intel is at pains to point out that the move is not about the coming financial results. “Today’s announcement is unrelated to Intel’s 2020 financial performance,” said the company in a statement, It also said it has made ‘”strong progress” on 7nm technology, an area where it has significantly lagged its competition.