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    Lisa T. Su

    Chair, President, and CEO at Advanced Micro Devices Inc
    Board
    Since October 2014
    Age
    54 years
    Education
    Earned a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
    Tenure
    Joined AMD in January 2012 as Senior Vice President and General Manager, then served as Chief Operating Officer in July 2014, and was appointed President and CEO in October 2014 before eventually being named Chair in February 2022.

    Also at Advanced Micro Devices Inc

    About

    Dr. Lisa T. Su, born in 1969 and currently 54 years old, has built an impressive career in the semiconductor industry. She holds advanced degrees in electrical engineering, demonstrating a strong technical foundation and a commitment to excellence from the early stages of her academic journey.

    Beginning her career at Texas Instruments and further honing her expertise during a 13-year tenure at IBM, she developed a deep understanding of semiconductor technologies and strategic leadership. Her roles included significant responsibilities in engineering and technology research, laying the groundwork for her subsequent successes.

    At AMD, her career trajectory accelerated when she joined in January 2012 as Senior Vice President and General Manager. Her leadership capabilities were further recognized with a promotion to Chief Operating Officer in July 2014, followed by her appointment as President and CEO in October 2014. Her strategic vision transformed AMD into a formidable competitor in both the CPU and GPU markets.

    Beyond her role at AMD, Dr. Su contributes to the broader technology and public policy sectors. Appointed to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and serving on various boards, her influence extends beyond corporate leadership. Her contributions are also marked by numerous awards and recognitions, underscoring her significant impact on the semiconductor industry.

    $AMD Performance Under Lisa T. Su

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    AMD Chief Operating Officer July 2014 to October 2014 Responsible for AMD's business units, sales, and global operations teams
    AMD Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Business Units January 2012 to July 2014 Responsible for driving end-to-end business execution of AMD's products and solutions
    Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networking and Multimedia N/A Responsible for global strategy, marketing, and engineering for the embedded communications and applications processor business
    Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Chief Technology Officer Joined in 2007 Led the technology roadmap and research and development efforts
    IBM Vice President, Semiconductor Research and Development Center 13 years Responsible for the strategic direction of IBM's silicon technologies, joint development alliances, and semiconductor R&D operations
    Texas Instruments Incorporated Member of the technical staff 1994 to 1995 Worked prior to her time at IBM

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Since January 2020
    Semiconductor Industry Association Board of Directors N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$1,200,000 AnnualFixed base salary for fiscal 2023.
    All Other Compensation$28,711 AnnualBreakdown: Matching Contributions to 401(k): $14,850 ; Life Insurance Premiums: $2,412 ; Other (spousal travel on company aircraft): $11,449.
    Option Awards$5,838,512 (Grant Date Fair Value) N/ANumber of Securities: 106,474 ; Exercise Price: $110.47 per share ; Grant Date: August 9, 2023 ; Grant Date Stock Price: $113.52 ; Black-Scholes Factor: 49.64%.

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs)

    Metric [Unit]ValueAdditional Details
    Target Shares [#]158,562 Performance-based; represents the target unit award.
    Maximum Shares [#]396,405 250% of target.
    Grant DateAugust 9, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value [USD]$21,848,258 Total fair value underlying the PRSUs.
    Conversion Price [USD]$113.52 Average closing price over the 30 trading-day period ending on August 9, 2023.
    Vesting SchedulePerformance-based over 3 yearsVesting tied to pre-established performance measures (exact metrics not fully specified).
    Performance Payout Range0% to 250% Actual earned range based on performance conditions.

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation (EIP)

    Metric [USD]ValueAdditional Details
    Target Amount$2,400,000 Annual target for non-equity incentive bonus.
    Maximum Amount$4,800,000 Cap on the bonus payout.
    Actual Amount Paid$1,432,800 Awarded amount for fiscal 2023.
    Threshold— Not applicable.
    Performance MetricsNot specified Pre-established financial measures exist but details are not provided.