Analyst View: Intel names COO Krzanich as new CEO

(Reuters) - Intel Corp on Thursday promoted Chief Operating Officer Brian Krzanich to CEO, effective May 16. The company surprised investors last November by suggesting it would consider the possibility of an outside CEO, though even at that time Krzanich was still considered a strong candidate for the job. Following are analyst reactions to the news: CODY ACREE, ANALYST, WILLIAMS FINANCIAL GROUP "It's probably the smoothest transition they could ask for. Brian is very well rounded and very in tune with where Intel is today. ...



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