Santa Clara, California – Intel Corporation’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, sent an internal email to all employees on April 24, 2025, outlining the company’s first-quarter performance and the strategic changes ahead.
In the email, Tan highlighted the positive results for Q1 2025, attributing them to the effective leadership of Dave and Michelle. He emphasized the need to continue building on this progress despite the challenges posed by the volatile macroeconomic environment and the need for improvement in various areas of the company.
Tan discussed the importance of revamping the company culture to address feedback from customers and employees regarding the company’s perceived shortcomings in speed, complexity, and adaptability. He announced structural changes aimed at driving simplicity, speed, and collaboration throughout the organization.
The CEO emphasized the company’s shift towards becoming an engineering-focused organization by empowering engineers, streamlining processes, and reducing organizational complexity. Tan acknowledged the need to reduce costs by making necessary investments in engineering talent and technology roadmaps.
Furthermore, Tan outlined plans to flatten the organization by removing bureaucratic layers, empowering top performers, and emphasizing quality over team size. He highlighted the importance of making strategic decisions to align with the company’s priorities and industry standards.
In addition to organizational changes, Tan discussed streamlining processes to maximize efficiency and reduce administrative burdens. He emphasized the importance of real-time data insights, simplified reporting structures, and a focus on customer-centric strategies.
Tan also addressed the company’s return-to-office policy, emphasizing the importance of in-person collaboration and the need for vibrant hubs of innovation. He announced updates to the policy requiring employees to spend four days per week on-site by September 1, to foster a culture of engagement and productivity.
In conclusion, Tan expressed confidence in the company’s ability to overcome challenges, reinvent itself, and regain its status as an industry leader. He urged employees to embrace change, focus on delivering exceptional products and services, and work together to build a new Intel for the future.