Speculation is swirling around Thomas Caulfield’s unexpected move from CEO to executive chair at GlobalFoundries, fueling rumors that he could be in line to replace Pat Gelsinger as Intel’s permanent CEO—or even lead a merger between the two companies. The timing of this leadership shakeup, combined with a recent $172 million Intel stock purchase by GF, has raised questions about whether Intel and GlobalFoundries could be planning a strategic realignment. While regulatory challenges—especially from China—could complicate a full merger, Intel may still bring Caulfield on board as CEO to align the companies more closely. With GlobalFoundries’ success in specialty chips and Intel’s push to regain leadership in advanced nodes, a deeper partnership might work.
My Take
If Intel and GlobalFoundries are moving toward a merger or a deeper alliance, it would mark a major shift in Intel’s foundry ambitions, potentially creating a U.S. semiconductor powerhouse. Whether this leads to a full merger or a coordinated strategy, the move highlights the urgency for Intel to fill its CEO position and clarify its long-term direction.
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