
Intel’s chief commercial officer and sales lead, Christoph Schell, has abruptly resigned from his position after a two-year tenure at the company. According to a recent filing with the SEC, Schell notified Intel of his decision on Monday and will officially depart from the company on June 30.
Schell had been leading Intel’s sales, marketing, and communications group, reporting directly to the office of the CEO. Prior to his role at Intel, he held various positions at other companies, including chief commercial officer at HP, EVP of growth markets for Philips, and a brand management lead at Procter & Gamble.
Schell’s resignation comes as Intel undergoes significant changes under the leadership of recently appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Under Tan’s guidance, the company has made moves to spin off certain divisions into “noncore” units, sold its majority stake in Altera semiconductor business, and implemented a flattened executive structure. Additionally, Tan has also announced plans to greatly reduce the company’s workforce.
It is unclear at this time who will replace Schell in his role, as Intel did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/30/intels-chief-commercial-officer-and-sales-lead-christoph-schell-resigns/