Data Centre Magazine April 2024 | Page 26

DR LISA SU
LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN DATA CENTRES

With Dr Lisa Su at the helm , semiconductor powerhouse Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) is continuing to advance in AI and digital transformation through the power of global chipmaking .

Having held the position of Chair and CEO of AMD since 2014 , Dr Su has helped to successfully execute a strategy , market focus and product extension . Prior to joining AMD , she spent more than 15 years working in the semiconductor industry and is best known for her work developing silicon-on-insulator semiconductor manufacturing technologies .
She has also worked on more efficient semiconductor chips , particularly during her time as Vice President of the Semiconductor Research and Development Center at IBM . Transforming passion into innovation Born in Taiwan , Dr Lisa Su emigrated to the United States with her parents as a child . She went on to obtain Bachelor ’ s , Master ’ s and Doctorate degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT ). She has also published more than 40 technical articles and was named a Fellow of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers in 2009 .
With more than 30 years of experience in the industry , Dr Su is well-respected for her knowledge and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cisco Systems Inc ., the US Semiconductor Industry Association ( SIA ) and the Global

DR LISA SU

TITLE : CHAIR & CEO COMPANY : AMD INDUSTRY : TECHNOLOGY LOCATION : UNITED STATES
With a passion in leading global technology teams to bring great products and solutions to the market , Dr Lisa Su is the driving force behind the market and technical strategy at Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ). Since joining AMD , she has successfully executed a transformation of company strategy and product execution .
Semiconductor Alliance ( GSA ). In 2018 , she was elected to the National Academy of Engineering and received the Global Semiconductor Association ’ s Dr Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award .
Dr Su has also been the recipient of numerous other awards and accolades , including placing on the Fortune Most Powerful Women list four years running , a 2022 International Peace Honours
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