Apple's vice president of hardware technology Johnny Srouji, known for his work on Apple Silicon chips, is being considered by Intel as a possible candidate for the CEO position after Pat Gelsinger's resignation. This was reported by 9to5Mac.
Interestingly, Intel had already approached Srouji five years ago, when former CEO Brian Krzanich was leaving the company. But then he refused.
At the time, Srouji "didn't seriously consider the position" because he was focused on developing the first Apple Silicon chips for Mac computers.
It is not yet known whether Srouji will be interested in Intel's offer. This seems unlikely, given that the introduction of Apple's Silicon Mac computers led to a complete break in the partnership between Apple and Intel. In addition, Apple is preparing to launch several ambitious hardware products, such as its own 5G modem and a new HomePod with a screen.
Srouji joined Apple in 2008 to lead the development of the A4, the company's first custom chip, which was the basis for the first iPad and iPhone 4. In 2015, he was appointed vice president of hardware technology, a position he still holds.